The thick, irregular, disfiguring scars known as a keloids have been a hopeless case for the nearly 6 million US citizens that suffer from them. Treating the large growth with surgery may seem typical, but will most likely result in even larger keloids. Nitrogen freezing has also been performed for keloids, but can result in nasty skin discolorations. Hardly hopeful propositions for those with lemon-sized mounds growing near their ears, middle chest, or lower belly.
However, hope lies on the horizon as studies are being conducted on the condition with noticeable success. A topical cream is being developed for what has been called a fairly mysterious affliction, and has found success in Shannon Brown of Chicago. After developing a small keloid behind her ear, she turned to surgery. A few operations later and the scar had taken her whole ear. After trying the cream, the keloid on her upper ear was removed and has not grown back; the keloid on her lower ear has shrunk to the point where it no longer rises. Needless to say, she is no longer embarrassed of her scar.
What cream is she using and when would it be available for the public
I apologize for taking so long to get back to you! I don’t know what cream she was using; in the articles I read to do this blog entry the cream was unnamed as it was still in testing – I wish they had mentioned it too; I have this scar on my leg from shaving once years ago that just won’t leave for some reason… Keep an eye on our cosmetic surgeons if you’re really interested; some of them, such as Dr. Bray of Beverly Hills come out with really innovative solutions for serious scars. http://www.drbray.com
I have keloid on my shoulders and on me chest. After 4 years of treatment with kryotherapy and no result I found a plastic surgeon who injected topically to my keloids triamsinolone and at the moment I have a great result.