Keloid Scar Treatment & Scar Revision in Ann Arbor, MI
Scars come in all shapes and sizes, but keloids (or keloid scars) often stand out in the most prominent places. These raised, lumpy, thick scars often appear on the cheeks, chest, earlobes, and shoulders, making them difficult to conceal and even more difficult to put up with. Thankfully, like most other scars, keloids are far from permanent. Modern medical science has a solution for keloids, and you can find it for yourself at Ganger Dermatology.
Keloid Causes & Treatments
Unlike some other common forms of scarring, keloids don’t always result from serious physical trauma. Small piercings or seemingly innocent wounds can result in unsightly keloids on some of your body’s most visible areas. In some people, an overproduction of collagen (one of the body’s primary structural proteins) results in an extreme healing response. Collagen piles up at the sight of a wound without sensible limits, resulting in a keloid scar.
At Ganger Dermatology, we use intralesional Kenalog injections to reduce the size of keloids by upwards of 50%-100%. As a corticosteroid, Kenalog breaks up collagen fibers when injected directly into the scar. Depending on your response to treatment, you may require recurring injections over a course of weeks, but you should see results after the first injection.
Benefits of Kenalog Injections for Keloids
Keloid FAQs
Yes, the risk of keloid scarring is higher among certain populations. Those with darker skin are more likely to encounter keloid scarring. The majority of keloids develop in those younger than 30 years of age. Links have also been made between pregnancy, puberty, and keloid development, though this type of scarring may occur in anyone.
To treat your keloid scars and reclaim your skin, call Ganger Dermatology at (734) 344-4567 or find an office near you.
Collagen is the most abundant form of protein found in the human body, responsible for everything from skin tightness and texture to tendon and muscle health. When your skin senses an injury, it responds by flooding the area with collagen to close and repair the wound. But sometimes, your skin can overreact by producing an unnecessary amount of collagen in the area. Thick, raised, or lumpy keloid scars may result.
Unfortunately, no. Keloids don’t fade or shrink naturally over time like some other forms of scarring. To reduce the size and impact of keloid scars, you will need to treat them. At Ganger Dermatology in Ann Arbor, Wixom, and Plymouth, MI, we’ve treated hundreds of keloid scars successfully with our Kenalog injections. Contact us to learn if you’re a candidate for Kenalog injections or call us today at (734) 344-4567.
Reclaim & Love the Skin You’re In With Ganger Derm!
While harmless to our health, keloids can leave us feeling like less than ourselves. You may find yourself fielding questions about the causes of your scarring, or discover that you’re frequently unable to fully conceal these unsightly lumps of collagen when they appear on your ears or chest. Thankfully, at Ganger Dermatology, you can find a lasting solution.
You’re more than an unwanted and annoying scar. It’s time people started seeing you that way again. To finally make a difference in your struggle with keloids, schedule your appointment with Ganger Dermatology today. Proudly serving Ann Arbor, Plymouth, and Wixom, MI, we have the treatment options you need to make a lasting difference.
