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Suggest Remedies For A Hard Ball Developed At The Site Of Pierced Ear

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Posted on Mon, 20 Jun 2016
Question: I Had and ear piercing on my left ear, post which I got an hard ball formation inside the area where I had pierced. Which looks like an extra growth when consulted a doctor he said that they need to move by surgery but after surgery it would grow back is there any solution
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Seems to be keloid, can go for intralesional steroid injections

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your complaints it seems you have developed keloid after ear piercing.
It is best removed by surgery but if you want to avoid surgical removal you can go for intralesional steroid injections in the growth.
Triamcinolone acetonide 40 mg/ ml is injected into the lump after every 3 weeks. Multiple sittings are required.
You need to consult a dermatologist for doing this procedure.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Suggest Remedies For A Hard Ball Developed At The Site Of Pierced Ear

Brief Answer: Seems to be keloid, can go for intralesional steroid injections Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at healthcaremagic According to your complaints it seems you have developed keloid after ear piercing. It is best removed by surgery but if you want to avoid surgical removal you can go for intralesional steroid injections in the growth. Triamcinolone acetonide 40 mg/ ml is injected into the lump after every 3 weeks. Multiple sittings are required. You need to consult a dermatologist for doing this procedure. Regards Dr Asmeet