Keloid and Keloid Scar Remedies
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REMEDIES NEEDED
12/16/2010: Eunice from Singapore, Sg: "My boyfriend has obtained 3rd degree 12% burns on his arms, face and some parts of his body. He has done skin grafting onto both his arms and now is on the recuperating stage but there is alot of keloids growing especially on the grafted part, and a few on his face too. As I understand that keloids can be genetic, I would like to clarify if excess collagen or protein can actually make the matter worse? As he is getting quite depressed with the scar management, I wiki-ed upon keloids to understand better and realised that it is made up of collagen type I and III(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keloids).. we have been providing him alot of collagen and protein enriched supplements and food in hope to let his skin improve, whereby one supplement is Neocell super collagen type I and III powder that he has been taking for months.
Now I am worried when I saw the naming of the composition of keloids matches the content of the collagen he is taking, so I hope any kind souls can advise if it doesn't affect at all or it may implicates further.. Is there any medical surgery he can consider that reduces such thick, unsightly keloids with higher success rate? Thank in advance :)"
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11/02/2010: Christian from Pleasant Grove, Utah: "Hello, I read through much of the page/comments on keloid scars on your site here:
http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/keloid_scar.html
Much of the comments and advice come from "Ted from Bangkok" - I'm hoping you can advise me what may help to reduce or eliminate my keloids. I pierced my ears about 18 months ago, and shortly afterward the keloids started growing. I didn't take any action until recently when I learned that any surgical procedures carry the likelihood that they'll return, so I started scouring the internet for more natural remedies, and I found your site and your advice. Linked are a few images of my keloid scars on my earlobes. If you can offer any advice for treatment, it would be tremendously appreciated. Thanks for the information on this site- it's giving me some hope that this situation can be fixed.
http://riggswerks.com/clients/keloids.zip
Please NOTE: in the photos, I have recently started treating my ears by dabbing Tea Tree Oil on them three times a day- that's why the keloids look oily or moist- I had recently applied the oil."
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10/22/2010: Xxxguys05 from Honolulu, Hi, Us: "Hi, I got many keloid on my chest because of severe acnes. They have been on my chest and shoulder for 7 year now. I am emotionally hurt because of these scars. Is there anyway I can get rid of the keloid? Please help."
Replies10/23/2010: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "I am reading a book where I found a chapter on scars. The author says that Vitamin E is very good either to prevent scarring or else to make old scars more visible or even get rid of them! "
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07/10/2010: Ronzell from Fort Worth, Tx: "Hello
I was told by my Dermo that I have acne keloididis (sp?). She said she saw scarring and that some of the skin looked hard. I didnt' see this but I guess I wouldn't know. She did say that I am in the beginning stages and that I am not quite there yet (I am thinking, "Ok doc which one is it?") So right now I only see acne like bumps at the back of my head (Yes, I am a woman with this. I had my head shaved close at the back when I was in High School and I think this is why I have these). The bumps so have pus in them sometimes. There is a cluster of them and in some areas scattered bumps. They itch. They hardly get well because I can't keep my hands off them. I was giving Clobex (for psoriasis and an acne med by the Dermo). My questions is. . . Since I don't have keloids yet (I dont think I do) is there anything I can put on the bumps so they can heal because they scar up and become Keloids? Or do I just have to have the ingrown hairs (I think that's what is it but the doc said it's not). Thanks so much for the help. Please email me at kay_r_pee@yahoo.com. I don't know if I have to have an account here to view my replies."
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05/21/2010: Blessing from Owerri, Imo, Nigeria: "My name is Blessing from Nigeria, I had a boil on my right nipple in the year 1998, now it has developed to keloid scar. I have tried many treatments including crushed aspirin but to no avail. Please, help me because i don't know if i can breast-feed my baby(ies) with that breast. Am scared. Please send your remedies with my email address: blesskcubah@yahoo.com"
Replies05/26/2010: Blessing from Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria replies: "I sent a request on the treatment of scar on the nipple but am yet to receive your answer. Please help me. Thanks."
06/16/2010: Selena from Chula, Ga, Usa replies: "I need more information to help you. There are many milk ducts in the breast. It is possible to breast feed with one breast and it is possible to breast feed with only partial availability of ducts. How much area of the nipple does the scar cover?"
06/16/2010: Blessing from Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria replies: "I have written for two times requesting the treatment of scar on the nipple, but until now, i have not received any reply from you. Please, that request needs an urgent reply from you. Thank you."
06/18/2010: Blessing from Owerri, Imo, Nigeria replies: "There is a thick covering of the breast nipple where the baby can hold on and suck but the milk ducts are there and are visible. I need what i can do to remove the thickening entirely. Please help."
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01/27/2010: Vijay from Bangalore, Karnataka, India: "Dear sir/madam,
Am 24yrs, i have multiple keloids on my chest caused due to acne from past 2 ys, i got steriod injections and nothing have worked out...pls help me and suggest the right treatment to get cure. pls help!"
01/28/2010: Diana from Maungaturoto, New Zealand replies: "There is a fantastic cure for keloid scars. That is snail slime! They put it into creams that cost a fortune to buy. There are lots of youtube videos on it also and how it works. If you can handle it, you can pick up a snail and gently run it over your scars. The liquid that is remaining on your scars will be quickly absorbed by the skin. Otherwise you can buy the cream with it already in. This has been researched by a university."
03/04/2010: Claudia from Bucharest, Romania replies: "Dear Diana,Have you tried snail slime on your keloids or do you know anyone that had good results with it or with creams that contain snail slime? If you have tried it can you tell us how old was your keloid?"
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TEA TREE OIL
11/28/2011: Anjelica from Great Falls, Montana: "I relized that I have a keloid forming on my left ear. I like to try to research solutions on my own through the Internet and I've found that some people say tea tree oil is an excellent way to help it heal, but I've also heard some negative comments about it. I was just wondering if tea tree oil is or is not good for keloids."
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TED'S REMEDY FEEDBACK
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[QUESTION] 04/13/2010: Scott from Busan, South Korea: "Hi,
this is question for Ted. I am wondering if he believes that 50-50 mixture of lavender and teatree essential oils would be effective against older keloid scars--2-20 years. I have used this mixture to great effect with small, emergent keloids. I don't know about the older ones, as I am sure it must take much longer. I also would like to know what he believes is the best treatment regimine--how often should the oil mixture be applied, whether soaking a gauze or cotton ball and leaving it taped in place overnight would be adviseable and so on.
Whatever feedback he might be able to give would be most appreciated. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Scott"
04/19/2010: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "Dear Scott: The tea tree and lavender won't work for old keloids. It works better if it is taped on with cotton using the mixture. For old keloids, the best formula that I can come up with is 20% salicylic acid with 10% aloe vera oil (for healing - if cannot find maybe olive oil). The oil will dissolve the salicylic acid and you add this with 70% base cream or any other creams, then it is to be applied to the area and cover up with appropriate gauze or cotton swap with tape. Deep keloids scars may take awhile."
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02/22/2010: Ankit from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India: "First of all, thanks to Ted and all of you for sharing your experiences.. I am really fortunate to see this site...
I am 24 yrs old and i have chest keloids(I dont remember how it started, but before i realised that its serious, thy have grown to 6 in numbers) for the past 5 years(adding 2 new keloids every year on a n average). This is my case, step by step:
Keloid Year 1st, 2nd, 3rd year: --- Ignored and i did not go for any treatment
Keloid Year 4 - Underwent Steroid injections for 1 year.. Though it got reduced, i stopped for some side effects
Keloid Year 5 (i)- First 6 months, i applied natural creams suggested by Ayurveda.. No result.. I got new keloids around the treatment(This is because of my steroid treatment earlier i guess). Puss came out of existing keloids too... The most painful period.
Keloid Year 5 (ii) - for 3 months till now -- Taking homeopathy intake(since i heard, it does not have ay side effects) with no diet restrictions. I do not see improvements yet(though my doc said it will show up results in 6 months)
Since i am under homeopathy treatment, i am trying to be patient for the next 3 months.. But meanwhile i want to try natural remedies with external application only.
I saw the following suggested by Ted, which are simple to follow:
1. ACV
2. Hydrogen peroxide(3 %) Baking soda... Please let me know how should i mix 3 %.. Shall i do a mixture and apply daily (or) should i mix them on a daily basis and apply ?
3. 50 percent Tea tree oil and 50 percent Lavendar Oil
4. 50 % water 50 % DMSO solution.
I will try the above one by one(giving each 3 weeks to notice the change before shifting to next, if it does not work)
Hope by god's graces and Ted's advice, everything will work out well. It has been emotionally draining and stressful to see keloids growing, itching, paining, restricting movements, not being able to do something normal person would do freely(like swimming or any other upper body exposure activities)....
can somebody suggest any other effective external application(after having tried the above 4 with little effect).. Kindly help me in this regard...
Ted - I am ready to meet you in person in Thailand, if you are fine with it."
02/22/2010: Jane from Fort Worth, Tx replies: "A web search of the word enzymes and keloid will produce information regarding taking proteolytic enzymes (without food) to dissolve scar tissue and fibrin build up. Dr. Wong wrote the articles about enzymes that I'm familiar with. In his and his wife's experience some enzymes work much better than others. There are brands made in Japan and the U.S.This is something that I didn't understand until fairly recently. People with certain blood types tend to have less enzymes than others which may explain something about scar problems.
I think that a web search for appropriate research will produce helpful info. I hope this helps.
Jane"
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 12/18/2009: Kat from Boone, North Carolina: "Ted from Bangkok's keloid cures
I used 3% Hydrogen peroxide on a q-tip and dotted it on a round keloid formation on my left shoulder and then dipped it in baking soda and rubbed that on top to make a very light paste 2-3 times a day.
The first couple days it bubbled from the peroxide and it lightened significantly in an instant. Over the next number of days I could tell it was completely dried out and the top was a crispy white. It didn't bubble anymore either and it's almost completely flat. I'm starting to believe it was some sort of infection/fungus that was being fed by moisture. I've tried everything and even got rid of it several times completely using garlic and olive oil just for it to return again. I hope this works, thanks."
03/27/2010: Mdgirl23 from Silver Spring, Md, Us replies: "I tried the baking soda peroxide. How long did you leave it on each time? I bought some potassium carbonate, but there was some warning that came with it that said to seek medical attention if it comes in contact with your skin. Not sure if I should still use it with the peroxide. Any suggestions? Oh, one thing I noticed, the first time I used the baking soda peroxide mix, and left it on for 30 minutes, it bleached the really fine/invisible hairs on my face blonde. On brown skin, that looks a little weird. Just be prepared for that."
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06/07/2009: Rex from Harare, Zimbabwe: "I have a 9cm wide and about 1/2 to 3/4 cm high keloid across my chest. I have had it for about 25years. As keloids usualy go it grew from a pimple to this after steroid injections. I have just made a mixture of 1/2 tsp 3% hydrogen peroxide and 1/2 tsp of baking soda and placed it on the keloid 4 times yesterday. I would like to know how long do you think it will take till I see some visible flattening. I am so desperate for it to go away."
Replies06/07/2009: Anonymous from Anonymous, USA replies: "MSM may help your scars too. :) good luck!"
06/08/2009: Margaret from Traverse City, Michigan replies: "Hi All,
What I have read about Keloid scars - that is the raised scars is that topical injection of novocaine makes them flatter. I have not tried that because I did not have to. I have had good results with strong copper peptide cream made specifically for getting rid of scars. It hurts sometimes when I put it on but from my research the copper peptide helps stimulate collogen to grow. I noticed it makes my scar flat and slowly over the last couple years my scar is still getting smaller. I use it once a day, at night only as it is green. I wish you well."
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[YEA] 03/04/2009: DAK from El Paso, TX: "Thanks Ted!!! I tried the 50-50 hydrogen peroxide & baking soda mix and it reduced my keloid scar which was the size of a garbonzo bean to a pea size within 10 minutes. I have had this scar for 5 years after a mole removal gone bad a the dermotologist office since he did not allow the aenestitc time to kick in. My skin does not have any other keloid scars and I have been embarassed of the scar since its in such a visible area. I went back to the Dr.s office and he wanted to inject or remove the keloid yet it may leave a worse indentation. I decided to search for a natural remedy as an alternative and it worked. Thanks again DAK!!! ; )"
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09/26/2008: Mary from Pittsgrove, NJ: "I have one chest keloid which started as a pimple that wouldn't go away. I went to a dermatologist who injected with some steroid and it grew very quickly (I don't believe I am a natural keloider, I have only one). I later found another doctor using a Kenalog and anti-cancer drug mix/injection which flattened the scar immediately and took away all the pain, but it seems to only last for a year at a time only to come back at the tail of the injection site. so it has actually moved and I have been looking for a natural remedy ever since so I hope Ted's suggestions work. the other injections are very expensive and although it works, it's heartbreaking to see it come back.
It's now comming back red, has not itched yet so I will start the Apple Cider Vinegar and I am going to change my diet and try Ted's topical suggestions I do believe Ted is right about the wheat and sweets because I did eat allot of fried foods,wheat and sweets. Any other suggestions I'll try them all. Thanks."
10/17/2008: Brenda from Austin, Tx replies: "A doctor once told me that it's a heredity gene carried. My family on the side of my mother, they practicially all some at least 2 or more keloids. My mom has it as well. She had 8 children and out of those 8, I was the only one that has some too. They are horrible and I hate them. All the types of food someone has mentioned that causes them, I love to eat!!! What will I eat if I stop eating those certain types? Hehehehe!"
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[YEA] 10/06/2007: Linda from Petaluma, CA: "I thought that putting baking soda/peroxide on my keloid scar helped flatten my scar, but i was also drinking 1-2 TBL apple cider vinegar in water at the time in addition. After reading someone else's posting, I believe it is actually the apple cider vinegar that has helped flatten my keloid scar."
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[YEA] 09/15/2007: Kat from Ontario, Canada: "I have had this raised scar for ages and it has never healed. I try not to bother with it. Anyway I started taking a capful of ACV straight everyday for a few days after reading this site. At the same time I also started doing a fasting cleanse for detox and weight loss. (I'm not overweight but I want to lose a belly.) Today I noticed that my scar was suddenly much flatter! It actually looked "deflated" and a bit wrinkly. The scar is also much softer to the touch - when before it was a really hard nub. I don't know if it was my fasting cleanse or the ACV but it could have been both. I would love to know why it helps if anyone or Ted knows!"
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[YEA] 07/28/2007: Linda from Petaluma, CA: "Ted recommeded treatments for keloid scars. I tried the apple cider vinegar treatment first without any noticeable effect. Then I tried the teatree oil/lavendar oil treatment with very little effect. And now I am trying a third suggestion. Ted actually said to use a potassium carbonate/hydrogen peroxide paste on the keloid. I didn't have potassium carbonate so I substituted it with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and made a paste with the 3%hydrogen peroxide. I notice a change in less than 2 hrs. My keloid scar has almost flattened now and is fading a little. I have been using this treatment for 6 days now. This treatment has done as well or even better job than the steroid shot injections I have endured over the years trying to get rid of this darn keloid. It's interesting that keloid stings and itches for about 5 minutes after applying the soln. but does nothing when applied to my normal skin. Thanks so much Ted! You're the best! I will share your suggestions with other keloid sufferers! Thanks Earth Clinic for your website, too."
Replies03/24/2009: Padmini from Visakhapatnam, India replies: "Please guide me where 396 hydrogen peroxide is avialable. I want to try for my keloids.
Thanks,
Padmini"
03/24/2009: Jane from Seattle, WA replies: "If you can't find food grade peroxide in India at a health food store, try going to a beauty supply store and buy 30% peroxide that you'd use for coloring hair. Just don't drink it!It may very well be the same thing they sell at 35%, but much much cheaper. I am using 30% peroxide from a beauty supply store to treat nail fungus (on a q-tip) and it appears to be working."
[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 09/14/2009: Raja from Manila, Philippines replies: "I've tried the baking soda/hydrogen peroxide solution for my keloid. I've mixed both, I applied the solution on my keloid but it dries up very fast (it's like a cement on my keloid) I've noticed a very gradual effect. Did I've done the right thing? How to make a baking soda/hydrogen peroxide paste solution? Hope you can help me with it. Thanks."
10/18/2011: Cindy from Hamilton, Nj replies: "I have plantar fibroma. I tried vitamin e for the last 8 weeks. 400 iu of pure E which supplied the complete E family twice a day. I poked a hole in the gel cap and applied it to the plantar fibroma. I then rubbed on some vicks vapor rub and applied the vapor rub to a band aid and put it on top of the fibroma. After 8 weeks, I see no change and I am ready for another solution. Surgery is not an option because these fibromas come back twice as large. Has anyone ever gotten rid of a plantar fibroma? I would like to try topically applied remedies. I would like to hear from someone with a success story and how they did it or any advice."
01/18/2012: Sara from Seattle, Wa replies: "My husband suffers from keloid scars with numerous keloids on his chest and back shoulders. What methods of home treatment for keloids have worked for you? I found a site that lists a variety of different home remedies for treating keloid scars and was wondering what ones were effective. He is currently using a vitamin e oil regimine which has drastically reduced the itchiness and they have become softer. For more home remedies for keloids visit.Was wondering which ones really show results."
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