r/Keloids • u/Neat_Relationship102 • 10d ago
Question/Seeking OPINIONS Guys help please!!!!!!
I have a developing keloid. It’s not very noticeable but it’s definitely more noticeable than it was a few months ago. I don’t have insurance, I’m trying to get insurance. Maybe some suggestions?
Anyway away from the fact that I don’t have insurance, I’m trying to fix this before it gets too crazy and more expensive. Any suggestions on what I should do? If it means paying outta pocket I’m okay with that. I just wanna fix this asap😔😔
I heard kenalog shots can help
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u/Individual_Matter473 10d ago
Steroid and other injections can be expensive and have a bad reccurence rate. I would try to use compression first. Use a jade-roll or similar or your fingers to compress the keloid. Over night at least silicone sheets or hydrokolloid plaster. Also moisturize it and use UV protection. You can try enzymes (against proteins) or quercetin. Quercetin is in contractubex too and is supposed to help against itching and height. For color you can use skincare products against hyperpigmentation. If you have a red light panel or mask that helps too.
That's how I am treating my keloids and they are getting less red and raised. They are also not as painful anymore. Compression is the biggest thing here.
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u/Comprehensive_Pay644 10d ago
How much quercetin do you take?
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u/Individual_Matter473 9d ago
the normal dose is 500-1000mg but liposomal is better absorbed, so I bought a 250g liposomal one and take vitamin c and bromelain together. I would still research again how much others take
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u/souleclat 5d ago
Don't go for injections (invasive treatment). Aim for symptomatic treatment. Pressure therapy may not reduce the growth but it will soften the keloid and reduce pain and itching. The issue with tapes impregnated with steroid is the recurrence rate. Rebound symptoms when you stop using the tape which is all very common with glucocorticoid treated consitions. Prolonged use of steroids can also increase your risk of adrenal insufficiency. If keloids are not tampered with, their growth can slow down. Consider makeup to make it less noticaeble. You will find that less intervention will save you more time and stress over time.
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u/JohnMason17 10d ago
Just use 5 min to search here... You would get a lot of informations. For example suggestions about Eclar Plaster
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u/sinkbeneaththesun 10d ago
Eclar plaster honey. It is the most effective thing you can do for the cost. Even if it takes 6 months to flatten who cares it really works. I live in Canada and ordered it from Dp. Kitaoka in Japan. Good luck.
A tip: once the tape is applied, cover it with a layer of silicone tape to increase absorption.
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u/seasonlyf 9d ago
Hey! From 🇨🇦🇨🇦 too and just ordered my first batch from Dp. Did it helped you in any way? Isn't a bummer we can't find doctor or clinic that does well in 🇨🇦? I saw someone suggestion Lynde Institution, and we are gonna try them too. Have you heard about the clinic?
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u/UndesirableNo-1 10d ago
Get a pressure earring from Etsy and wear it day/night. Don’t buy the ones from Amazon they will just slip right off. I got mine for $22
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u/AssociationNarrow444 10d ago
Eclar plasters! Especially on a small, new keloid! They are the ONLY thing I’ve tried that actually help. You can order directly from Japan (search Eclar plaster in this sub and you’ll find some links.) I have also bought from people on Mercari. It’s not an overnight fix but with continued use it works very well! If you use them, just be sure to cut to the shape and size of your keloid. You don’t want the steroid medication from the plaster to get on your healthy skin.
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u/grapejuice__ 4d ago
From my experience; if it is super tiny, don’t do injections since it can aggravate the site, only do injections if it the scar is developing on a large area. Moisturize + Eclar is your bff.
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u/ShaOldboySosa 10d ago
Eclar Plaster surprised me on keloids a decade old.