Keloids are a benign skin condition. Sometimes, during the healing process of a lesion, the skin does not progress normally. Swellings occur, resulting in a scar with greater volume, a protrusion of skin that appears red or darker depending on the individual’s skin tone. The injection of Kenacort may help eliminate them.
What is a keloid scar?
A keloid scar is a scar that is raised and varies in colour from white to pink, red, or brown. It results from a specific healing process in the dermis. While a scar typically remains relatively flat, a keloid scar grows in a raised manner. Initially, a small bump develops that is brownish-red in colour. The nodule thickens and expands. Keloid scars can range from a few millimetres to several centimetres in size.
This scar is referred to as a fibroproliferative scar. It is caused by an abnormal proliferation of skin tissue. Certain skin cells, called fibroblasts, produce an excess of collagen. The accumulation of collagen leads to thickening of the skin tissue and the development of the keloid scar. They are often more common in joint areas and arise following shingles, skin trauma, incisions, acne blemishes, or insect bites. It is also observed that individuals with darker skin or of Asian descent frequently experience keloid scars.
Why choose Kenacort injections?
Typically, in cases of a keloid scar, Kenacort injections are recommended for treatment. This is a steroid anti-inflammatory that belongs to the family of synthetic corticosteroids. These injections should be administered by a doctor or surgeon six months to a year after the scar has formed. Often, three injection sessions spaced a month or two apart are sufficient to significantly reduce the keloid scar.
This involves an injection using a micro-syringe or dermojet, which is akin to a pen-type syringe without a needle. This method is used to inject corticosteroids, such as Kenacort, directly into the scar. The corticosteroids are injected along the entire length of the dermis of the scar.
Pressotherapy with silicone wax strips can help prevent this type of keloid scar. In any case, if you have a keloid scar, do not hesitate to consult a professional to establish a proper diagnosis and assess the options and implications available to you.
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