Take it from someone who has dealt with keloids for the last 15 years, irrespective of the fact you may have tried a plethora of solutions without success, there is a solution available to reduce the unsightly appearance of the scarring.

In the beginning I only had a handful of keloid scars across my chest and arms that spawned as a result of a cooking accident that left me with significant burns that required skin grafting. Despite appearing as a series of insignificant scars, over time they grew to be larger than the French fries that caused the kitchen fire and burning in the first place.

KELOIDS EXPLAINED

If you've never heard of this type of scarring before, keloids are thick, itchy clusters of scar tissue that generally grow beyond the edges of a wound. They frequently posses a nodular shape, and they are often darker in color than the surrounding skin. As was the case with me, keloid scars have a fondness for reappearing, sometimes requiring repeated treatment. Perhaps this is the reason I have first hand experience with all the following treatment options.

KELOID TREATMENT AND PREVENTION

One of the first things you should do in order to prevent keloids is to ascertain whether you are prone to such scarring. If this situation applies to you it may be wise to avoid any elective skin surgery and piercings. Unfortunately for me and my lovely mocha skin, keloids are most prevelant in people with dark skin tones, although they can appear on people with fair skin too.

It wasn't until I reached my early thirties that I chose to do something about my keloid scars and following my doctor's advice I undertook a series of corticosteroid injections. To my dismay these horrendous scars proved too resilient and simply reoccurred once I stopped receiving the injections. I have also heard similar stories from people who have undergone various laser treatments, radiation, freezing (cryotherapy), and other forms of surgical removal.

However, the solution that has completely worked for me is the daily application of a natural scar removal cream. This to date has been the only solution that has both reduced the appearance and size of the scarring, as well as curbing the introduction of new keloid scars. Furthermore, the cream thankfully removed the discomforting and incessant itching that is associated with keloids.