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Keloid Around Jaw Line. Taken Steroid Injection. Depigmentation Around The Area. Is There A Way To Get Back Pigmentation?
hi doctor,
I had a keloid around my jaw line and i got a steroid injection to flatten it. It seemed to flatten after the steroid shot but unfortunately my skin has depigmented around the site of the injection. I have dark skin so this discoloration makes it look very different. Is there any way to get my pigmentation back?
Thankyou
I had a keloid around my jaw line and i got a steroid injection to flatten it. It seemed to flatten after the steroid shot but unfortunately my skin has depigmented around the site of the injection. I have dark skin so this discoloration makes it look very different. Is there any way to get my pigmentation back?
Thankyou
Thu, 14 Nov 2013
Hello,
Initially,cause for occurrence of keloid has to be ruled out.
The depigmentation may be caused due to-deoxygenated hemoglobin within the keloid.
To get the pigmentation back,cauterisation or laser treatment can be done.
Cleanse the area and maintain skin tone.
Complete course of analgesics-antibiotics has to be administered.
Hope this helps.
Initially,cause for occurrence of keloid has to be ruled out.
The depigmentation may be caused due to-deoxygenated hemoglobin within the keloid.
To get the pigmentation back,cauterisation or laser treatment can be done.
Cleanse the area and maintain skin tone.
Complete course of analgesics-antibiotics has to be administered.
Hope this helps.
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