I have a keloid in both of my ears, and I originally got them peirced two years ago on Valentines day. If I get them peiced this year on Valentines and they still have a tinny keloid in them is it still ok to get them peirced?
2007-01-25 16:51:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
This info is excerpted from a medical site for Hispanic and colored persons.
"The fact is that there is little you can do if you have the sort of skin that reacts by forming keloid scarring. If you know you are susceptible or have family that is you can avoid taking extra risks. DO NOT HAVE PIERCING OR TATTOOS and make sure you tell your doctor if you are going to have any kind of surgery.
There is a high rate of recurrence if you have surgery which is the most effective and the least complex of the available forms of treatment to remove a keloid. The recurrence rate is about 50%. Some doctors say that all highly pigmented people should avoid tattoos and piercing to be on the safe side. Lasers have been tried as an alternative to knife surgery but so far the outcomes are no better.
Non surgical treatments for keloid scars
Interferon therapy (drugs acting on the immune system), has been reported as effective in reducing keloid scarring however it does have significant side effects. Examples are toxicity, flu like symptoms, depression, nausea and vomiting."
So, there you have it -- having new piercings will probably compound the problem and the risks. Site: menshealth.about.com/cs/blackhealth/a/keloid_scar.
2007-01-25 17:49:52 · answer #1 · answered by Mukunda M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm you might want to ask a doctor but I'd think the person who would do the piercing would know too.
2007-01-25 16:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by rebel_gurl002 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont do it
2007-01-25 17:38:16 · answer #3 · answered by todd s 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋