Keloid

The treatment of keloid scarring is challenging. If a keloid has arisen from an identifiable cause, such as ear piercing, then the patient should be strongly advised to avoid any form of body piercing again in the future. This preventative approach can extend to avoiding any unnecessary trauma to the skin (e.g., tattoos). General preventive measures should also include advising patients on local skin hygiene and encouraging them to consider lifestyle modifications to avoid activities that may contribute towards scar exacerbation (e.g., heavy exercise placing excessive tension on a scar).

If surgery has caused keloid scars in the past, patients should be informed that there is a high possibility of recurrence.