Open AccessEasing the excision of earlobe keloid
Author(s) -
B. Prasad,
Leelavathy Budamakuntla,
Sujala S Aradhya,
Kanathur Shilpa,
Biju Vasudevan
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.44
H-Index - 13
eISSN - 0974-5157
pISSN - 0974-2077
DOI - 10.4103/jcas.jcas_122_16
Subject(s) - earlobe , medicine , keloid , surgery , surgical excision , dermatology
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.