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Treatment: Keloids do not regress spontaneously and are resected. Up to 75% of cases recur after surgery. Numerous modalities have been used to reduce recurrence rates, including topical steroids, radiation, brachytherapy, laser procedures, cryosurgery, 5-FU, and injecting silicone gel. Prevention is the key. Individuals with history of forming keloids should avoid cosmetic procedures.
References:
Calonje, E et al (2020). McKee's Pathology of the Skin with Clinical Correlations - 5th Ed. Elsevier.
Goldblum, J. R., Weiss, S. W., & Folpe, A. L. (2020). Enzinger & Weiss's Soft Tissue Tumors - Seventh Edition. Philadelphia, PA. Elsevier.
Goldblum, J. R. et al (2018). Rosai and Ackerman's Surgical Pathology - Eleventh Edition. Philadelphia, PA. Elsevier.
References:
Calonje, E et al (2020). McKee's Pathology of the Skin with Clinical Correlations - 5th Ed. Elsevier.
Goldblum, J. R., Weiss, S. W., & Folpe, A. L. (2020). Enzinger & Weiss's Soft Tissue Tumors - Seventh Edition. Philadelphia, PA. Elsevier.
Goldblum, J. R. et al (2018). Rosai and Ackerman's Surgical Pathology - Eleventh Edition. Philadelphia, PA. Elsevier.