Keloid Scar Resistance to Intralesional Steroid Injections: Should We Look for Foreign Bodies? A Case Report
Nuha Alfurayh,
Reem Alqahtani,
Mohammed AlFada
Abstract:Keloid is a challenging pathological condition characterized by abnormal scarring that extends beyond the boundaries of the original wound. Despite the available treatment options, keloid scars remain difficult to manage. This case report discusses a 10-year-old boy with a keloid scar on his neck following branchial anomaly repair surgery. The patient underwent multiple treatments, including triamcinolone injections, cryotherapy, and a pulsed dye laser session, with limited improvement. Subsequently, an X-ray … Show more
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