I have been getting 6 week interval injections on my chest since January of kenalog only. This most recent one we tried introducing 5FU into the injections. Did anyone’s scars end up turning darker or browner? I notice some flattening but the color seems to appear darker? Does that mean it’s working? I got the injections about 1.5 week ago.
I just bought some silicone scar sheets for the first time, paying about 10 dollars a box. Because money is tight right now, I was wondering if it would be more cost effective to go ahead and pay $100 dollars for the eclar plaster rather than keep buying box after box of the silicone if the results won't be very good. I have old keloids all over my shoulders and chest. Did anyone experience good results from just using silicone sheets?
Hello everyone,
This is my scar after 2 injections of triamcinolone acetonide 40 mg. I’m mainly concerned about the redness and overall appearance.
I’ve received very different recommendations from doctors in the place I live. One doctor suggested vascular laser (PDL) first to reduce the redness.
Another suggested scar revision surgery. Others recommended using silicone plasters for another 6–8 weeks.
I have actually used silicone plasters in the past for around 3 months, but I didn’t notice any visible improvement.
For anyone who has dealt with a similar hypertrophic/keloid scar, What treatment worked best for you, especially for the redness?
PS: I’m South Asian, so I have a darker skin tone.
I just wanted to make this post hope it helps someone but I noticed from going to different providers for kenalog the only dosage that has gotten my keloid completely 80-100% flat on some of them is when I went to a provider who gave me 40mg dose. Anything below that you will be coming in for multiple sessions and thinking you’re not seeing results. The provider that gave me the 40mg unfortunately charged 1000 which is pretty steep. So if you go to a Dr ask for 40mg don’t let them give u anything less
While having a very specific “episode” in 2021 (I was 17), I removed a tattoo by myself. It was located on pelvic region.
I did a quick internet search for tattoo removal at home advice and found the easy method of scrubbing lemon juice and salt with sterile gauze. I scrubbed for about 45 minutes to an hour and created a very serious burn (but removed the tattoo successfully). After a few days of excruciating pain, I went to the ER, and they said I was on the verge of sepsis.
Do you have any advice on what to do with it? Should I see a plastic surgeon? Will time do its job, or should I just leave it be?
First three pics are take right after the great removal process, fourth is the scar now.
Recently showed up and idk what to do, plz help!
Anyone from india buying eclar plasters , I am planning to buy ?
What all should I know before placing an order ?
1 year ago i had keloid removal, since then ive been using Eclar plaster, well now i havent used it in 2 weeks because i ran out of it, so the color is red again… but as you can see i still have 3 bumps (perhaps keloid) on the scar, which next week my surgeon treat it with steroid injections… i am not happy about this visual but this is it 🥲
Im exited and motivated to share! I finally found a doctor who has a protocol that is working. It C02 laster and PDL laser followed by 5fu and steroid injections. The keloid on my neck is super soft and flat now. It still looks different from the skin around it but it sits flush to my skin and its pink instead of red.
I have tried sooo much and this seems to work the best!
My doc charges me $800 per session and I have had about 4 treatments. Just so you know the cost
Posting an update on my keloid progress. Still needs a lot more time but the lowest one is already starting to atrophy. Will continue to apply the tape until discolouration is gone. Itching has gone down from a 4/10 to 2/10. Overall pretty happy but I guess the discolouration is something I will have to accept. Will see how it goes over the coming months.
Hey everyone.
So i used to have a lot of piercings on my ears all done with needles rather than guns and all got keloids that did not go away with anything and i had to get plastic surgery for them. So they are all closed now except for the ones i got as a toddler, which somehow never grew keloids. Now my question is will my body react the same way to tattoos if i get any? Are there points of the skin that are more likely to grow keloids? I have seen it happen to some women who got their eyebrows tattooed on and i’m quite scared of that but i also have a friend who has ear keloid but none on his many many tattoos. Going to the doctor is not an option for me currently and the last time i went to the doctor to ask about this, the doctor was just a nosy old man who told me to focus on my studies instead… so, do you guys think tattoos are safe for me?
Hey everyone,
I’m looking for some advice and real-world experiences from people who have keloid-prone skin or tattoo artists who work with keloid-prone clients.
Here’s my current situation:
Tattoo History: I have 3 existing tattoos (two on my wrist, one on my collarbone area) from 2018 that healed completely flat with no issues.
Keloid History: Between 2020 and 2024, I started developing a few acne keloids on high-tension areas (6 on my back, 1 on my chest). However, I got a new piercing in late 2025 that healed fine with zero raised scarring.
Current Plan: I want to get my outer side calf tattooed going into my ankle, focusing on fine line / light shading work to minimize skin trauma.
I know the chest, shoulders, and upper back are high-risk zones for keloids, while the wrists, lower legs, and ears tend to carry lower skin tension. Since my scarring was triggered specifically by acne in high-tension spots, I’m trying to figure out how risky a low-trauma piece spanning down the outer calf into the ankle would be.
Questions for the community:
m 21 and started having them when i was 13 or 14. i can’t even wear thin white shirts because they show up. i can’t do topless in beaches. i can’t wear comfortable clothes. i can’t do any topless intimacy because i am insecure of these things. i just hope ill be able to get them done in the future.
UPDATE: I ordered eclar plaster for now and let’s see if it does make difference :)
Hi everybody! Here is my month two update. I tried my best to take better pictures this time, but it’s honestly hard, so I hope you understand!
A few things have changed since my last update. I upped my dosage to 3mg from 2mg. As far as I can tell, my keloids are getting flatter. The bigger ones still aren’t completely flat, but they’re still separating into two, which is honestly insane to me.
I think the biggest difference is my big keloid on the right. You can visibly see the separation, and I’m really excited about that one!
I’ve also been getting SO many messages. As much as I love messaging strangers 😂 I’ll be linking everything below, including the supplies you need.
50mg GHKCU (once reconstituted a bottle only last 30 days) don’t buy 100mg unless you are sharing.
https://puratekpeptides.com/product/ghk-cu/
Hospira Water to reconstitute (only buy Hospira it is what hospitals use)
https://puratekpeptides.com/product/hos-bw/
https://peptidetest.com/products/pfizer-hospira-bacteriostatic-water-30ml-vial
Insulin Needles and Alcohol Pads (highly recommended Sam’s Club or Costco)
Insulin needles (I love the easy touch brand)
Insulin needles from Amazon
Alcohol pads (you need to wipe top of bottle every time and for yourself before you pin)
Reconstituting Needles (don’t need but saves time and less contamination)
Storage (once reconstituted, you need to place in fridge somewhere dark and preferably in the very back of fridge) I use this case.
Sharps Container (please don’t throw needles away in the trash)
Free Sharps container
https://www.novocare.com/diabetes/resources/safe-disposal.html
Where I am buying my GHKCU now
Once you’ve tried GHK-Cu and really like it, I highly recommend buying kits! I’ve fully switched over to GroupBuyKits. You can get 10 vials of GHK-Cu for $48, and it includes 8x testing, which is more than what most standard peptide companies offer.
Please don’t go this route until you’ve tried one bottle first to make sure you’re not allergic. There is a $10 monthly fee, but honestly, it’s so worth it for the testing and affordability! They also offer a 10-day free trial, so definitely take advantage of it, browse around, and learn more before deciding if it’s right for you! (again, do not go this route until you’ve tried one vial)
FAQ
How much mg do I start with?
- 1mg
Does it sting?
- It might. Everyone is different. Add extra bac water into your syringe to dilute. For 2mg (50mg GHK CU bottle with 3mL Hospira bac water), that’s 12 units of bac water and 12 units of ghk cu.
Where do I pin?
- I like upper glute.
Does topical or pills work?
- I don’t know there hasn’t been enough research especially for keloids.
Do you pin everyday?
- There is no universal rule. I pin everyday. Some people do 5 days and take 2 days off.
Do I need to take a break?
- Yes and no. There is also no right or wrong timeframe since there aren’t many studies. Some people take it for 3 months and take a month off. Some people don’t cycle off. Feel free to do your own research on this. I will personally be cycling off.
How do you know how much to pull on the needle?
- peptide calculator
https://cellgenic.com/peptide-calculator/
How did you discover GHKCU helped with keloids?
- happy accident trying to solve another health issue.
Feel free to DM me if you have any questions. I’m no expert, but I can help where I can. TikTok is a great source, and so is the biohacking and peptide page on Reddit. I know this space can be confusing, and I really wish I had someone to help guide me when I first started. I’d rather y’all be safe and informed.
hey guyys. a little over 2 months sure of eclar use. 1st photo is before eclar, second is one month, third is current.
it’s currently redder due to 1. lighting 2. irritation from rubbing. the scar does however, look smoother overall…? hoping for better and better results as time goes on
Giving away some Eclar Plasters that I bought back in 2024 that I no longer need. All brand new/unopened, exp. Oct 2026. Happy to mail a few to anyone in the US who could use them. They're free, just don’t want them to go to waste.
DM me if you're interested! 🙂
EDIT: All claimed, thanks everyone
If yes there is another medication to take with accutane to prevents keloids forming like Desloratadine? I want to start accutane for nodular acne but I have already a keloids that I treat and is growing back and i plant to do other steroid injections, if I start accutane can I still do steroid injections? and what about induced keloids or like surgery?
I pierced my own ears 16 times, which developed severe keloids over the years. I had a large flat one on my cartilage that couldn’t be operated on and sp have been getting steroid injections semi regularly for 2 years. Photos attached. I also had 4 excised on the underside of both my lobes that haven’t grown back. Picture 1 is after the first round of injections, picture 2 is today (it’s flat just looks a little purple) I am so glad that I decided to get them treated, I had thought for a long that it wasn’t working but I’m glad I stuck with it!
Just had my second c-section!
My first resulted in an awful keloid scar. This time around, my OB cut out the scar.
I know keloids are often due to genetics, but hoping to TRY to avoid another. Has anyone had luck with silicone sheets? If so, please give me all the details! Which you used, when you started, how often you wore them, etc. TIA! ♥️