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Easing the Excision of Earlobe Keloid
B R Harish Prasad1, B Leelavathy1, Sujala S Aradhya1
1Department of Dermatology, Victoria Hospital, Bangalore Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Abstract:
Earlobe keloids are commonly encountered in this era where ear piercing is routine in various traditions. Various medical and surgical methods have been tried for its management. Surgically, fillet flap surgery has better acceptability worldwide. Various difficulties are faced during keloid excision, and we hereby describe few innovative modifications (use of needle, hydrodissection, pressure dressing, bolster button) using cost-effective and simple materials (needles, dynaplast, buttons) to ease the excision of keloids. These have easy adaptability and also reduce the recurrence rate of earlobe keloids.
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