Management of ear lobule keloids using 980-nm diode laser

Abstract

The objective of the study was to evaluate the 980-nm diode laser in conjunction with corticosteroids in the treatment of ear lobule keloids. Several methods have been described for the treatment of keloid scars, but none of them have been 100% successful. Advances in laser techniques have enabled surgeons to define the most appropriate lasers for use in the treatment of different scar types. The diode laser pulses are delivered interstitially in a single repeated mode in non-overlapping sites using a bare optical fiber, followed by intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injection. The number of sessions varies between two to five for the management of more than 75% of keloid size, with a total success rate of 75% and no recurrence in the follow-up of 12 months. The technique used proved to be effective in the treatment of ear lobule keloids.

Polarized light in treatment of keloid after surgical treatment of inguinal hernia – case study

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Letter regarding “Clinical and histologic effects from CO(2) laser treatment of keloids”

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Reverse Activated Hyrax Pressure Appliance for Treatment of a Keloid Located at Auricula Helix

“…Several procedures have been described for effective treatment of auricular keloids, including surgical excision, bleomycin tattooing, topical application of immune response modifiers, corticosteroid injection cryosurgery, radiotherapy, prolonged pressure application by pressure earrings, magnets, or bandages, CO 2 , 980‐nm diode laser treatment, and 5‐flourouracil injection . Compression therapy is widely used in the management of hypertrophic and keloid scars, usually in combination with corticosteroid injection or surgery .…”