Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Keloid Behind Ear, Leaking Clear Liquid Like Puss After Putting Rubberbands On. Suggest

Hello, i ve had this keloid behind my ear for a few months now, ive done research on the internet and I have come accross people who had taken there keloids off with rubberbands.. I have tried this method now for a week. Now I put my rubberbands on I notice that everyday my keloid leaks like a clear liquid out, I think its puss.. what does that mean?
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
Report Abuse
ENT Specialist,  's  Response
Hi, taking a rubber band treatment for keloids is not advisable as the resultant scar tissue is not good and chances of reformation of keloid is very much there. What that rubber band causes is, it cuts off the blood supply to the keloid and it can shrink or fall of in due course of time. Cutting the blood supply off leads to necrosis of tissue and this can lead to passage of cheesy material from it. Also otherwise, there is cheesy material in side the keloid which comes out of skin whenever forceful pressure is applied over it. So, please consult an ENT and get proper treatment. regards
I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Keloid Behind Ear, Leaking Clear Liquid Like Puss After Putting Rubberbands On. Suggest

Hi, taking a rubber band treatment for keloids is not advisable as the resultant scar tissue is not good and chances of reformation of keloid is very much there. What that rubber band causes is, it cuts off the blood supply to the keloid and it can shrink or fall of in due course of time. Cutting the blood supply off leads to necrosis of tissue and this can lead to passage of cheesy material from it. Also otherwise, there is cheesy material in side the keloid which comes out of skin whenever forceful pressure is applied over it. So, please consult an ENT and get proper treatment. regards