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Keloid Pathogenesis and Treatment

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery · 2006 · Vol. 117(1) · pp. 286–300

Ali Alattar✉(Georgetown University)Sarah A. Mess(Georgetown University)John Michael Thomassen(Georgetown University)C. Lisa Kauffman(Georgetown University)Steven P. Davison(Georgetown University)

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Abstract

The scientific basis and empiric evidence supporting the use of various agents is presented. Combination therapy, using surgical excision followed by intradermal steroid or other adjuvant therapy, currently appears to be the most efficacious and safe current regimen for keloid management.

Dermatologic Treatments and Research Wound Healing and Treatments melanin and skin pigmentationMedicineKeloidPathogenesisDermatologyPathology

MeSH terms

AntimetabolitesCollagenCombined Modality TherapyExtracellular MatrixFibroblastsFluorouracilHumansInterferonsKeloidPressureRetinoidsSebumStress, MechanicalTriamcinolone AcetonideInjections, Intralesional

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