On Mar 23, 9:20 pm, paramorph...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have what I believe are keloids (they look like it and fit the
> profile of continual growth, itching, and intermittent needle-like
> pain) as a result of two earlobe piercings and one cartilage piercing.
> The lobe piercings were originally done four years ago and the
> cartilage piercing was done three years ago. I had to have one of the
> lobe piercings as well as the cartilage piercing re-done two years ago
> after I had to remove the earrings for surgery and two of the holes
> closed up. I started getting keloids not long after I got all of the
> original piercings, and they got worse after I had the piercings re-
> done two years ago.
>
> I'd like to get rid of the keloids and I don't care anymore about
> keeping the piercings. I've read previous posts on the subject in this
> group and there seems to be no clear answer as to *how*. I had steroid
> injections in the lobes a few years ago, but it didn't help much and
> hurt like a *****. So:
>
> - has anyone had surgery to remove a keloid and had a good outcome? I
> see the FAQ says that scars return more than 50% of the time, which
> doesn't look good. Anyone care to share their experience?
>
> - another suggestion was hydrocortisone cream -- would this have any
> effect after the keloids have been forming for at least a year? Again,
> any personal experiences?
>
> - I see that some people suggest dermal punching (at least on the
> lobes) as a way of removing keloids, which I'd be willing to try in
> theory, but wouldn't that cause worse keloids potentially? Once more,
> has anyone tried it?
>
> I've already seen lots of "maybe this would work, but probably not"
> postings, so what I'm really hoping to get at here is specific direct
> experience.
>
> Thanks,
> Tim
I had success removing a keloid on my left ear by massaging olive oil
into it every day.
And, by that I mean really working the keloid, not just dropping a bit
of oil onto it and
leaving it be. It took about a month, but slowly the thing began to
drain and collapse.
It's been over a decade and still no keloiding.
However, if your jewelry isn't fitting properly and is continually
irritating your ear, the
only way to stop your keloiding may be to remove or change the jewelry
you use.
Good luck!
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