- 1). Cleanse skin daily with an acne-fighting skin-care regimen comprising a gentle cleanser and balanced moisturizer. This regimen helps prevent the acne that can cause keloids. Apply a blemish spot treatment containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid to any current breakouts, and resist the urge to pick at acne blemishes—this can cause scarring and keloids.
- 2). Apply sunscreen to acne keloids daily. Keloids are more susceptible to discoloration when exposed to sunlight, making the keloids more noticeable to others. You can also cover keloids with bandages to shield them as well.
- 3). See your dermatologist. These doctors who specialize in treatmenet of skin problems have access to various treatments proven to remove or diminish acne keloids. Initially, dermatologists will prescribe antibiotics and steroid gel treatments to cure the keloids. If that doesn’t work, steroids containing a diluted solution of triamcinalone (Kenalog) are injected into the keloids using a long, thin needle.
Other options for removing acne keloids include laser treatments, cryotherapy (freezing), radiation or surgical extraction. Your exact treatment will depend on the severity and quantity of your acne keloids.
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