Keloids

[FiveMoreMinutesPlease]

Hi, has anyone any experience of these? I've just to to the dr with DD who has a lump on the back of her ear lobe. I thought it was an infection from her ear piercing but the DR says it's a keloid and prescribed Fucibet to help flatten it. I've just been googling them and have now completely freaked myself out by the images. I must never Google after going to tHe GP. Has anyone had this?

FiveMore, that doesn't look like a keloid to me. The lump is contained within the area of the piercing, which is usually a sign of hypertrophic scarring, and that tends to develop during the healing period. Itching is a sign of that too.

Keep an eye on it. A keloid is very likely to keep noticeably growing, whereas a hypertrophic scar is more likely to shrink. Sometimes they can flare up again, then often they disappear altogether.

I wonder if it is a keloid then. It's definitely to the side of the hole and not over it. Are there any GPs on
here?

Beauty thanks so much....really helpful. I don't feel so bad now!

Fivemore Sorry to hijack your thread. Hope your dd gets her lumpy ears sorted very soon.

No problem Chimchar Do feel free to message me if you need any more help!

Chimchar I'm glad you have found some help for your DD

FiveMore, it wouldn't hurt to try a few of the things I suggested to Chimchar, especially the warm saline/chamomile soaks and frequent massaging of your DD's ear - there's every chance they'd work for you too

Beauty, thanks I will try them. Anything is worth a shot.

I'd definitely try soaks and massages before you go down the chemical route, particularly if she's still healing.

Also, you're very welcome to message me for further advice - I'm always available to my own customers if they have any concerns

Thanks Beauty