Advice on removing keloids?

Hi,

I have what I believe are keloids (they look like it and fit the
profile of continual growth, itching, and intermittent needle-like
pain) as a result of two earlobe piercings and one cartilage piercing.
The lobe piercings were originally done four years ago and the
cartilage piercing was done three years ago. I had to have one of the
lobe piercings as well as the cartilage piercing re-done two years ago
after I had to remove the earrings for surgery and two of the holes
closed up. I started getting keloids not long after I got all of the
original piercings, and they got worse after I had the piercings re-
done two years ago.

I'd like to get rid of the keloids and I don't care anymore about
keeping the piercings. I've read previous posts on the subject in this
group and there seems to be no clear answer as to *how*. I had steroid
injections in the lobes a few years ago, but it didn't help much and
hurt like a bitch. So:

- has anyone had surgery to remove a keloid and had a good outcome? I
see the FAQ says that scars return more than 50% of the time, which
doesn't look good. Anyone care to share their experience?

- another suggestion was hydrocortisone cream -- would this have any
effect after the keloids have been forming for at least a year? Again,
any personal experiences?

- I see that some people suggest dermal punching (at least on the
lobes) as a way of removing keloids, which I'd be willing to try in
theory, but wouldn't that cause worse keloids potentially? Once more,
has anyone tried it?

I've already seen lots of "maybe this would work, but probably not"
postings, so what I'm really hoping to get at here is specific direct
experience.

Thanks,
Tim

paramorphism@gmail.com wrote:
pgc> I've already seen lots of "maybe this would work, but probably not"
pgc> postings, so what I'm really hoping to get at here is specific direct
pgc> experience.

that's the problem, though - what works for one person's true
keloids may not work for yours. skin is much too individual. the best you
can do is try things for yourself.

lish "it truly breaks my heart
crank@got.net to see trust like that go unpunished." -st
43.9% / 30 RANA 128 / 70

On Mar 23, 10:20 pm, paramorph...@gmail.com wrote:

>
> I'd like to get rid of the keloids and I don't care anymore about
> keeping the piercings.

<snip>

> - I see that some people suggest dermal punching (at least on the
> lobes) as a way of removing keloids, which I'd be willing to try in
> theory, but wouldn't that cause worse keloids potentially? Once more,
> has anyone tried it?

If you aren't keeping the piercings, why would you punch a hole?

Kavin

On Mar 24, 10:34 pm, "KavinTay...@gmail.com" <KavinTay...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> On Mar 23, 10:20 pm, paramorph...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>
>
> > I'd like to get rid of the keloids and I don't care anymore about
> > keeping the piercings.
>
> <snip>
>
> > - I see that some people suggest dermal punching (at least on the
> > lobes) as a way of removing keloids, which I'd be willing to try in
> > theory, but wouldn't that cause worse keloids potentially? Once more,
> > has anyone tried it?
>
> If you aren't keeping the piercings, why would you punch a hole?
>

I meant that I'm indifferent as to whether I have a piercing or not.
Aesthetically, I'd rather have a hole from dermal punching than a huge
keloid. I'd also rather have no keloids and no holes than a keloid and
the current (small) hole. I'm happy to do things that will cause the
holes to close up if it'll make the keloids smaller. I'd also be happy
to have bigger holes and no keloids. See what I mean?

Tim

On Mar 25, 3:01 pm, TC <paramorph...@gmail.com> wrote:
> <snip> I'd also rather have no keloids and no holes than a keloid and
> the current (small) hole.

Look, if the whole thing (what a pun) is you don't want the keloids,
go to a competent dermatologist or plastic surgeon. We don't know if
it is truly a keloid you are dealing with or just scarring. And if I
were you, I'd stop getting piercings.

And if you can't afford it, it still doesn't change what you should
do.

Kavin

On Mar 23, 10:20 pm, paramorph...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have what I believe are keloids <snip>

Tim, get thee to a dermatologist. Best wishes!

--

On Mar 23, 9:20 pm, paramorph...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have what I believe are keloids (they look like it and fit the
> profile of continual growth, itching, and intermittent needle-like
> pain) as a result of two earlobe piercings and one cartilage piercing.
> The lobe piercings were originally done four years ago and the
> cartilage piercing was done three years ago. I had to have one of the
> lobe piercings as well as the cartilage piercing re-done two years ago
> after I had to remove the earrings for surgery and two of the holes
> closed up. I started getting keloids not long after I got all of the
> original piercings, and they got worse after I had the piercings re-
> done two years ago.
>
> I'd like to get rid of the keloids and I don't care anymore about
> keeping the piercings. I've read previous posts on the subject in this
> group and there seems to be no clear answer as to *how*. I had steroid
> injections in the lobes a few years ago, but it didn't help much and
> hurt like a bitch. So:
>
> - has anyone had surgery to remove a keloid and had a good outcome? I
> see the FAQ says that scars return more than 50% of the time, which
> doesn't look good. Anyone care to share their experience?
>
> - another suggestion was hydrocortisone cream -- would this have any
> effect after the keloids have been forming for at least a year? Again,
> any personal experiences?
>
> - I see that some people suggest dermal punching (at least on the
> lobes) as a way of removing keloids, which I'd be willing to try in
> theory, but wouldn't that cause worse keloids potentially? Once more,
> has anyone tried it?
>
> I've already seen lots of "maybe this would work, but probably not"
> postings, so what I'm really hoping to get at here is specific direct
> experience.
>
> Thanks,
> Tim

I had success removing a keloid on my left ear by massaging olive oil
into it every day.
And, by that I mean really working the keloid, not just dropping a bit
of oil onto it and
leaving it be. It took about a month, but slowly the thing began to
drain and collapse.
It's been over a decade and still no keloiding.

However, if your jewelry isn't fitting properly and is continually
irritating your ear, the
only way to stop your keloiding may be to remove or change the jewelry
you use.

Good luck!

dragon <dragonlynx@my-deja.com> wrote:
d> I had success removing a keloid on my left ear by massaging olive oil

it'd be awesome if you had any idea what you're talking about.

lish "ask me the questions
crank@got.net you never want answers to." -we
43.9% / 30 RANA 128 / 70

On Apr 4, 12:23*pm, cr...@got.net (i'll teach you to turn away.)
wrote:
> dragon <dragonl...@my-deja.com> wrote:
>
> d> I had success removing a keloid on my left ear by massaging olive oil
>
Ity>it'd be awesome if you had any idea what you're talking about.

But she does. And she has a flabby, flappy pussy.
And she's been around RAB since the 90s. And she's allergic
to Ti. Oh, she knows.

Kavin
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On Apr 5, 4:35 pm, "KavinTay...@gmail.com" <KavinTay...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> On Apr 4, 12:23 pm, cr...@got.net (i'll teach you to turn away.)
> wrote:> dragon <dragonl...@my-deja.com> wrote:
>
> > d> I had success removing a keloid on my left ear by massaging olive oil
>
> Ity>it'd be awesome if you had any idea what you're talking about.
>
> But she does. And she has a flabby, flappy pussy.
> And she's been around RAB since the 90s. And she's allergic
> to Ti. Oh, she knows.
>
> Kavin

You remember me. Gee, I'm a SOMBODY! I'm so flattered. *bats
eyelashes*

dragon wrote:
> On Apr 5, 4:35 pm, "KavinTay...@gmail.com" <KavinTay...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>> On Apr 4, 12:23 pm, cr...@got.net (i'll teach you to turn away.)
>> wrote:> dragon <dragonl...@my-deja.com> wrote:
>>
>>> d> I had success removing a keloid on my left ear by massaging olive oil
>> Ity>it'd be awesome if you had any idea what you're talking about.
>>
>> But she does. And she has a flabby, flappy pussy.
>> And she's been around RAB since the 90s. And she's allergic
>> to Ti. Oh, she knows.
>>
>> Kavin
>
> You remember me. Gee, I'm a SOMBODY! I'm so flattered. *bats
> eyelashes*

Spank me.

THE REAL KAVIN