Suggest Treatment For Painful Chest Keloid

Posted on Sat, 21 May 2016

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Sat, 21 May 2016 Answered on

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : I have a keloid on my chest which is very painful. What type of proceedure is best for removal.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

There are a number of methods to remove such a keloid. The decision is based on preferred procedure and expertise of the surgeon operating.

Simple excisional surgery can be advised and the tissue can be sent for histopathology.

Laser , cryosurgery, imiquimod and 5 fluorouracil are equally viable options and can be done if facility is available.

wishing you best of health

Thanks

please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action

Dr M.S Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar