See a dermatologist or plastic surgeon for evaluation
Confirm it is a keloid and not another type of scar or skin growth
Ask about steroid injections to flatten the keloid
Ask about cryotherapy if the keloid is small
Ask about laser treatment for redness or thickness
Ask about surgical removal if appropriate
Ask about combining surgery with steroid injections, pressure therapy, or radiation to reduce recurrence
Use silicone gel sheets or silicone gel as directed
Avoid picking, scratching, or irritating the area
Avoid new piercings or trauma in the same area
Follow all aftercare instructions closely
Seek medical care promptly if it becomes painful, infected, or rapidly enlarges