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Keloid Prevention

Prevention

To help reduce your chances of forming a keloid, take the following steps:

  • Avoid trauma to the skin.
  • Attend to cuts or abrasions immediately to minimize scarring.
  • Avoid elective cosmetic surgery.
  • Do not tattoo or pierce your ears or other areas of the body.

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