First line treatment for keloid is:: (A) Intra lesional injection of keloid, (B) Local steroid, (C) Radiotherapy, (D) Wide excision
Answer is A. Ans. (a) Intralesional injection of keloid(Ref: Bailey 26/e p30)Treatment of keloids and Hypertrophic scars:* Intra lesional Triamcinolone acetate* Local pressure* Intra lesional excision done only for keloids.* Laser to reduce redness.* Vitamin E or Palm Massage oil.* Silicone gel sheeting* Excision and Steroid Injection.