What medicine can be applied to keloid scars?
Keloids are raised scars formed by excessive proliferation of fibrous tissue during the healing process after skin damage. They not only affect the appearance, but may also be accompanied by itching, pain and other discomforts. For the treatment of keloids, choosing the right drug is key. The following are the keloid treatment drugs and methods that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days, compiled based on medical advice and user feedback.
1. Classification of common keloid treatment drugs
| drug type | Representative medicine | Mechanism of action | Applicable people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicones | Scar patch, silicone gel | Soften scars and inhibit proliferation | New scars (within 1 year) |
| Hormones | Triamcinolone acetonide injection | Anti-inflammatory, inhibits collagen synthesis | refractory keloid scars |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine | Asiaticoside Cream Ointment | Promote repair and reduce pigmentation | Various types of scars (requires long-term use) |
| onion extract | Kang Rui Bao Ointment | Anti-inflammation, swelling, and improvement of scar texture | proliferative scar |
2. Detailed comparison of popular drugs
| Drug name | price range | Frequency of use | User praise rate | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Silicone Gel | 200-300 yuan | 2 times a day | 85% | Requires continuous use for 3-6 months |
| Asiaticoside Cream Ointment | 30-50 yuan | 3-4 times a day | 78% | Mild irritation may occur |
| Triamcinolone acetonide injection | 100-150 yuan/time | 1 time per month | 70% | Requires professional doctor operation |
3. Analysis of real user feedback
According to social platform data in the past 10 days, silicone products (such as Barker gel) have become the first choice among young people because of their ease of use, while traditional Chinese medicine ointments are highly discussed among mothers because of their high cost performance. It is worth noting that although hormone injections are effective, there is great controversy about the recurrence rate.
4. Recommendation of combined treatment options
1.early scarring: Silicone gel + elastic compression (24 hours use of scar patch)
2.old scars:Drug injection + laser treatment (pulse dye laser once a month)
3.People with obvious itching: Oral antihistamine (loratadine) + topical hormone ointment
5. Things to note
1. People with scarring constitution should avoid using strong hormones on their own
2. All topical drugs need to be tested on the local skin first.
3. Use strict sun protection during treatment (ultraviolet rays will aggravate pigmentation)
4. Keloids on the chest and back are easy to recur, so it is recommended to treat them with drugs + radiotherapy
Note: The statistical period of this article is from June 1 to June 10, 2023, which combines e-commerce platform sales data, medical forum discussions and interview results with dermatologists in tertiary hospitals. Please follow your doctor’s instructions for specific medication.
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