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Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Marcelopassos (Salvador, Bahia, Brazil) on 04/09/2012
Hi, my name is Marcelo and I`m from Brazil. I have a 2x0.5 inch keloid. Last night I applied Apple cider vinegar with a cotton ball and left it on the scar during the night. The next day there were two open wounds on my scar... They scabbed but it got even more red. Should I continue to use the ACV?
Thanks, Marcelo
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Michelle (Vancouver, British Columbia) on 07/09/2012
I started using ACV on my 5 year old keloid today. Over this period, it has grown from about 0.5 cm to 2 cm in length. I have tried steroid injections which were extremely painful and the effects did not last. Using the ACV, I applied it every half hour or so with a Q-tip, and used the Q-tip to rub and put pressure on it until the ACV was pretty much dry. Then repeated that process for about 10 hours, every half an hour. I could immediately see that the ACV was working, the keloid was flattened and the colouring was almost like my normal skin. Other than some redness from the ACV that I accidently must have applied to my healthy skin around the keloid, there were no side effects. I've read some other people's replies on here and they seem to have pussing and pain. However, I found no sensation to the area.
I would really recommend to try ACV with the applied rubbing and pressure ( read that it helps to break down the keloid in addition to the ACV) I will continue to try this method and see what happens and keep you all posted!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Tj (Nashville, Ar) on 11/21/2012
Hey what was your effects with the steroid injections?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Getwell (Glasgow, Uk) on 03/31/2013
Hi Michelle, Did the ACV work? How's your keloid now?
Iodine
Posted by Brian (Los Angeles) on 09/04/2013
Does it get rid of ear keloids?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Grim (Chicago, Il) on 01/16/2012
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
I have a keloid on my right ear its on the front and it is about 1/2 inch. Well I started putting ACV on it about 1 month ago and I could see that it was going down it immediately. It started to pus up and bleed and scab. Now the skin around it is grey and pussing. I am nervous but I am going to keep at it and hopefully by the summertime it will be gone. I will keep you all posted on my results.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Charlotte (London, Uk) on 01/19/2012
I've just got myself some ACV and will start applying it tomorrow. Please do keep us posted on how your keloid is doing, because it will be helpful to see how other people are progressing so we can compare results!
If anyone else has any stories about using ACV on their keloids please post them! I have found all of the posts very helpful and extremely heartening so far!
I have a keloid on my arm from an injection at school, and one on my right ear lobe from a piercing. I have had them both for 5 years. The one on the back of my ear got surgically removed because it was getting very large. It has grown back slowly over the 3 years since it's been operated on, it isnt as large as it was but it is still itchy and I worry it will carry on growing. The scar on my arm stopped itching after a couple of years and seems to be quite stable with no noticable change in size.. I would just love to get rid of the one on my ear!
Thank you, I will keep you posted on my scars!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Amy (Warwick, NY) on 03/11/2012
Hello Ted and any other affected readers,
I am thrilled to find this forum and to hear similar stories of people with keloid scars. However, most peoples scars I've read seem to be small. I'm interested in treating mine with something, but I was wondering if these treatments are effective on larger keloid scars as well? I'm quite nervous to begin. My scar 4 inches by 1 inch. It was originally much smaller, the size of a nickel. However, it has a cyst inside of it and it was quite painful, so I tried steriod injections. They were so painful! I then had surgery to remove the entire thing. Now I have an even bigger longer scar from the incision. Will any other these home remedies work for me? I'm sick of having to buy high necked shirts and having to have a custom made wedding dress.
Thank you.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Joseph (Murfreesboro, Tn) on 04/20/2012
I don't know where to find comfrey but I have a keloid on my chest and shoulder could u tell me how u got rid of the keloids and what u used and also where to get the items. thank you so much.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Gh (Ca., US) on 01/01/2015
I have a small raised scar, I am caucasian and have seen large keloids. I'm using emu oil. I think I confused the asprin/tylenol and am using saline wound cleaner mixed with baking soda, I made a paste and caked it on. Mine is from an anchor piercing removal, the rest are flat and healing well but he really dug into this one and it is raised and red. It's been over 2 months. I want to keep things natural since it is relatively small, but I can see it in the mirror. I think I'll try the ACV since I have it and virgin coconut oil, its really hard and waxy so I'd have to really have to work it in.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Ad (Ct, US) on 03/06/2015
Have you tried ACV yet. If so what are the results?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Rosemond (Belfast) on 02/09/2017
Hi,
My son has keloid which keeps growing. I have tried baking soda and hydrogen peroxide mix and tea tree but the keloid is still growing. I just saw your post on comfrey, can you tell me how l can use it and where to get it.
Thanks
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Armando (Hesperia, Ca) on 06/25/2017
How was your experience with using avc on your keloid?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Kelly (Chicago, Illinois ) on 09/13/2017
Please tell me what other salve you mixed with the comfrey?
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Anjelica (Great Falls, Montana) on 11/28/2011
I relized that I have a keloid forming on my left ear. I like to try to research solutions on my own through the Internet and I've found that some people say tea tree oil is an excellent way to help it heal, but I've also heard some negative comments about it. I was just wondering if tea tree oil is or is not good for keloids.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Kass (USA) on 11/08/2011
★★★★☆
Hi, I've been doing the ACV on a scar (I'm not sure if keloid or hypertrophic) but it turned the dark pinky/brown skin thats was on raised part into a scab that fell off in shower and its white underneath. My skin is still raised, I am not sure if I should continue with ACV or not.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Komal (Mumbai, India) on 05/13/2012
Avis, will you please explain how to use Potassium, how many applications in a day is advisable, where to get it from, it comes in which form.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Baldev (Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) on 05/14/2012 184 posts
Hi Komal, Firstly, have you tried Apple Cider Vinegar that should help you else you can try Lugol Iodine. It contains Potassium iodide also. Otherwise if you want to use potassium as such then it comes as potassium bi carbonate or Potassium Citrate, which you should be able to get from any chemist's shop, make a saturated solution and can apply. It is in the form of a white powder. Baldev
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Amy (Palms) on 06/28/2016
Hi, How did you exfoliate?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Kiki (Hawaii) on 11/14/2016
Avis2972, that is really interesting about keloids forming due to the area being infection at one time. I would love to research this, but I'm having trouble finding any information on it. Would you mind sharing where you learned that from? Thanks!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Jude (Us) on 10/19/2013
Hey, I've been trying the ACV experiment for 3 days. I have a hypertrophic scar on my chest and I finally got a reaction by leaving a cotton ball dipped in ACV while holding it down with a bandaid. The top layer looks like it's in the early formation of a scab and I have a little brusing surrounding the hypertrophic scar because of irritation caused by the ACV. Now, I'm just wondering about the next step. Exfoliation and the mosturization? Thank you! Jude
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Radhika (India) on 01/27/2014
I started using Acv.. I want to know how long it'll take to heal??
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Radhika (India) on 02/11/2014
I have been applying Apple Cider Vinegar for week.. Now some portion turnd white and too much of pain for one hour of applying.. Is this natural??
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Gb (Montreal, Qc, Canada) on 09/07/2011
To Deb: Hi, may I ask how old your scar was, and what color it was originally? Thanks for your help!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Max (Sg) on 10/29/2011
To Deb: Can 3 years keloid be able to work without any surgeries in the past??
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Julypen (Dubai) on 02/12/2012
hi.. I'm julypen.. I am applying ACV on my keloid but it was very painful because ACV create a wound on my keloid.. Could you please advise me if it is normal or I would stop putting ACV on my keloid.. Please thanks:)
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 02/12/2012
Julypen, dilute the ACV, of course.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Getwell (Glasgow, Uk) on 03/31/2013
Hi Deb, I am extremely happy to hear tht a person got cured with Keloid. I am also in a pathetic suitation where a small wound on my neck becomes a keloid scar and grown huge. As it got infected, I had undergone surgery with out any other choice.. Bad luck.. Now surgery scar is 5+ inches long and started growing.. I am thinking of applying the ACV diluted. Your post gave me some hope. Thanks for sharing.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Royal (Nigeria) on 10/17/2013
Hi, am Royal 4rm Nigeria, from all d commnts postd it seem Acv has helped many but am in Africa and I dnt knw wat an ACV or tylenol is. My keloid is over 5yrs nd is on my breast. Wat can I find here dat wil b useful
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Kim (York, PA) on 08/23/2014
I am 51 years old and dealing with keloids since I was vaccinated as a baby. Rule #1. Do not have surgery or injections. Very painful and only makes the scar return larger. I have tried so many things along the way. Mixing crushed aspirin with real lemon juice into a paste and applying has helped, but only 30%. The apple cider vinegar helped, but again only 30%. After reading the posts I will try that again for a longer time period. Press on friends!
Iodine
Posted by Rad (Vancouver, B.c.) on 03/25/2010
I have a large red keloid on the back of my left earlobe. I have had my piercing for around 4 years now and have had it swell recently around a year ago. At first it was very small but now it has grown considerably bigger. I recently got some Iodine Povidine from a brother's friend and have applied it a few times to the large keloid. I was wondering will this help at all or would there be a faster natural method since I would rather not have it surgically removed at this point.
Iodine
Posted by Kry (Nj) on 07/06/2022
My son is 13. 7 months now since dog bite to face and scar is raised. We've been doing scar massage and a pressure treatment but only half good. Some red areas and he's now become more self conscious especially since April 11th when masks were optional at school. I literally just bought the clear iodine at a health food vitamin shop.
For anyone who might know the answer since this post is from 2012: How much do you apply and how often and any other details you may want to share. Thank you.
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Posted by Ankit (Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India) on 02/22/2010
First of all, thanks to Ted and all of you for sharing your experiences.. I am really fortunate to see this site...
I am 24 yrs old and i have chest keloids(I dont remember how it started, but before i realised that its serious, thy have grown to 6 in numbers) for the past 5 years(adding 2 new keloids every year on a n average). This is my case, step by step:
Keloid Year 1st, 2nd, 3rd year: --- Ignored and i did not go for any treatment
Keloid Year 4 - Underwent Steroid injections for 1 year.. Though it got reduced, i stopped for some side effects
Keloid Year 5 (i)- First 6 months, i applied natural creams suggested by Ayurveda.. No result.. I got new keloids around the treatment(This is because of my steroid treatment earlier i guess). Puss came out of existing keloids too... The most painful period.
Keloid Year 5 (ii) - for 3 months till now -- Taking homeopathy intake(since i heard, it does not have ay side effects) with no diet restrictions. I do not see improvements yet(though my doc said it will show up results in 6 months)
Since i am under homeopathy treatment, i am trying to be patient for the next 3 months.. But meanwhile i want to try natural remedies with external application only.
I saw the following suggested by Ted, which are simple to follow:
1. ACV
2. Hydrogen peroxide(3 %) Baking soda... Please let me know how should i mix 3 %.. Shall i do a mixture and apply daily (or) should i mix them on a daily basis and apply ?
3. 50 percent Tea tree oil and 50 percent Lavendar Oil
4. 50 % water 50 % DMSO solution.
I will try the above one by one(giving each 3 weeks to notice the change before shifting to next, if it does not work)
Hope by god's graces and Ted's advice, everything will work out well. It has been emotionally draining and stressful to see keloids growing, itching, paining, restricting movements, not being able to do something normal person would do freely(like swimming or any other upper body exposure activities)....
can somebody suggest any other effective external application(after having tried the above 4 with little effect).. Kindly help me in this regard...
Ted - I am ready to meet you in person in Thailand, if you are fine with it.
Ted's Remedy Feedback
Posted by Jane (Fort Worth, Tx) on 02/22/2010
A web search of the word enzymes and keloid will produce information regarding taking proteolytic enzymes (without food) to dissolve scar tissue and fibrin build up. Dr. Wong wrote the articles about enzymes that I'm familiar with. In his and his wife's experience some enzymes work much better than others. There are brands made in Japan and the U.S.
This is something that I didn't understand until fairly recently. People with certain blood types tend to have less enzymes than others which may explain something about scar problems.
I think that a web search for appropriate research will produce helpful info. I hope this helps.
Jane
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Km (Allegen, Michigan) on 03/06/2010
I tried the apple cider vinegar too, and the tape that I used around it irritated my skin as well! It did scab once but I stopped using it, I'm just afraid of making it worse.. did it look worse before it got better? I would just like to know what exactly to expect, Thanks@
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Michelle (Berkeley, Usa) on 03/08/2010
Reply to Kim: Yes, the scar will look worse due to the scabbing. When a scab forms, it usually will fall off in a day or two. You can stop the ACV periodically so the skin has time to heal. The scab will naturally exfoliate in the shower or you can rub it off if it is ready to fall off. You can also just keep the cotton ball on the scar for a short period so scabbing doesn't occur. The scar will turn white and get softer over time. The skin will also begin to exfoliate.
You will notice the scar getting smaller and smaller over time. The surrounding skin that once was part of the scar will no longer be affected (scab) by the ACV. The ACV will bring the healed skin to its normal color but will continue to eat away at the scar.
Ted's Remedy Feedback
Posted by Kat (Boone, North Carolina) on 12/18/2009
★★★★☆
Ted from Bangkok's keloid cures
I used 3% Hydrogen peroxide on a q-tip and dotted it on a round keloid formation on my left shoulder and then dipped it in baking soda and rubbed that on top to make a very light paste 2-3 times a day.
The first couple days it bubbled from the peroxide and it lightened significantly in an instant. Over the next number of days I could tell it was completely dried out and the top was a crispy white. It didn't bubble anymore either and it's almost completely flat. I'm starting to believe it was some sort of infection/fungus that was being fed by moisture. I've tried everything and even got rid of it several times completely using garlic and olive oil just for it to return again. I hope this works, thanks.
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Posted by Mdgirl23 (Silver Spring, Md, Us) on 03/27/2010
I tried the baking soda peroxide. How long did you leave it on each time? I bought some potassium carbonate, but there was some warning that came with it that said to seek medical attention if it comes in contact with your skin. Not sure if I should still use it with the peroxide. Any suggestions? Oh, one thing I noticed, the first time I used the baking soda peroxide mix, and left it on for 30 minutes, it bleached the really fine/invisible hairs on my face blonde. On brown skin, that looks a little weird. Just be prepared for that.
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Posted by Andrea C (Wales) on 09/16/2013
Do Not Use Hydrogen Peroxide on healing tissue!! It will break the new tissues down!! Also it has to be Food Grade Hydrogen peroxide, not store bought or Pharmacy bought, as these contain additives. You dilute the Food Grade using only DISTILLED WATER, do not use any other water, dilute it to 3 percent. You do this by putting one measure of Food Grade to Eleven equal amounts of Distilled Water, that will make 3 percent. Be careful to avoid new tissues, and I certain ally would not recommend putting it on scar tissue, 3 percent is ok for carefully cleaning a new wound out carefully avoiding any area's that are not damaged, I prefer to use Lugol's iodine for wounds. You can Purchase the Food Grade and Distilled Water, or buy a Distillation unit and make it yourself. Hope this help's you, Love Andrea C xxxxxx
Myrrh Tincture
Posted by Sherry (Vancouver, Bc Canada) on 12/01/2009
Thank you for sharing! Can you please tell me where can I buy Myrrh Tincture? Sherry
Myrrh Tincture
Posted by Avis (Allentown, Pa, Usa) on 01/08/2010
Hello,
I was wondering if you could tell me how much of this stuff did you use on the Keloid scars. Are these drops or dried leaves? Thank you!!
Ted's Remedy Feedback
Posted by Margaret (Traverse City, Michigan) on 06/08/2009
Hi All,
What I have read about Keloid scars - that is the raised scars is that topical injection of novocaine makes them flatter. I have not tried that because I did not have to. I have had good results with strong copper peptide cream made specifically for getting rid of scars. It hurts sometimes when I put it on but from my research the copper peptide helps stimulate collogen to grow. I noticed it makes my scar flat and slowly over the last couple years my scar is still getting smaller. I use it once a day, at night only as it is green. I wish you well.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Jo (SF, CA) on 05/04/2009
★★★★☆
i have been using ACV for the keloids for the last 9 months .. and it has helped in the sense that i dont see the growth as before where i had to go for injections every few months . so thanks for the suggestion ..
However, some of the keloids even thought kinda flat look pretty red.. copped peptides were suggested to remove that and flater them .. but isnt that going to do the reverse by generating extra collagen .. i am confused ..
PLEASEEEEEEEEEEE HELP .. what other remedies would remove the redness .. and make them flatter?
Thanks a bunch ..
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Linda (SF, CA) on 05/04/2009
I have been taking 1000 mg of flax seed oil and/or fish oil three times a day which seems to help keep my keloid flatter and less red.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Sasha (Harare, Zimbabwe) on 07/03/2009
I am a female 43years of age and I am proned to keloids. I have approximately four keloids one being about 9cm long and 1 1/2cm wide. After reading your article I have just started applying Tea Tree Oil I hope it works. It is drying some part of it. Some of it has become very raw. It is irritating
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Jo (Sf, Ca) on 12/15/2009
Hi,
Let me start off with thanking Ted , thank you so much for giving us alternative remedies to take care of ourselves.. I refer friends to this website all the time.
I had written on this site a few months ago .. see above.
I since then started doing the Baking soda with Hydrogen peroxide and it has also kep the keloids soft and under control. However, some of them are still kinda red or dark (interstingly , only the ones on the arm). Isnt there anything to actually reduce the redness (if not the actual keloid size)?
Ted i read about aspirin masks and tea tree oil.. given what has worked for me in the past, what remedy do you think is best?
I am getting married in a few months and it would be great to just have some small scars which can be covered with some makeup.. pleaseeeeeee let me know .
If anyone else has any experience, please let me know.
Ted, what do you think about coper peptides??
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Amanda (Columbus, Oh) on 10/13/2011
My husband suffers from keloid scars and it such a devestating condition. They are not only itchy and painful but also cause the sufferer to assume a disturbed body imagage. He is currently on a vitamin E oil regimine, the keloids have softened and has noticed a great reduction in itchiness. We are dedicated to finding a method of diminishing the keloids, hopefully getting rid of the altogether.
Please visit our site at http://www.keloidscar.info
Thank You
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Adeleke (Osun State, Nigeria) on 05/12/2015
Hi, I have tiny keloid on my breast its really annoying and itchy. I am in nigeria, osun state to be precise. All d drugs mentioned here can not be found in our store so I retired to aloeve gel natural. so my ques is that how long will it take this keloid to dissapier cos amreally worried. I hv being using d alloe vera for 2weeks now day and nyt. Thanks
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Chichi (Kano, Nigeria) on 07/14/2015
Adeleke You can get them at country mall, 'Health Plus'.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Chichi (Kano, Nigeria) on 07/14/2015
Hi Adeleke, error in the first response please. I mean you can get all that has been mentioned( tea tree oil, tylenol, Acv, Lavender oil etc) at 'Shop Rite' there is a shop in there called 'Health Plus' they have all that. You will find them anywhere you find Shop rite: Kano , Lagos, Abuja, Enugu etc. I am presently using Tea Tree oil and Lavender oil. It is improving.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Yashleey (Singapore) on 03/31/2016
I have my nose piercing 1 month ago and I'm so scared because after 3 days I noticed a bump on it....I don't want to take out my nose Ring because I love having it....my question is that "is it ok to apply ACV without removing my ring?".......I tried tea tree oil but not happen yet......Please help me..thanks.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Elaine (Ky) on 03/31/2016
Absolutely you can use apple cider vinegar without taking out the nose ring. Go for it! Do dilute the vinegar with water though. Half vinegar. Half water. If that seems too strong, dilute it more.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Jef (Nigeria) on 05/26/2016
Hi dear, ACV is now available in many big pharmacies. I even just got a bottle last night in Abuja for my mums lymphoma. if you have someone in Abuja too the person can check H-Medics in Wuse 2. I even saw some bottles in Spar, 1st floor(ceddi Plaza), central area. I have a keloid too. After an attempt to open up a new hole for my earing. It started growing after almost a year and is pea sized in front and at the back. It almost looked like I was wearing a second earing. lol. My dermatologist has given me 3 shots of cortisone injections( one month apart) and the whole keloid became dried and black after the last injection. Now it seems it wants to fall of. I came across this sight trying to read up on how I could make it fall off fast. I will update the results with time. I am so happy that people are sharing their experiences here. I can at least use ACV for sometime after it falls off so it doesn't grow again.
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Posted by Dennis (Chicago, Il) on 12/06/2013
Im a 16. In I was wondering do the threatmeant that u did really works because I have to keloid on both of my ears in they are itchy, and hurt a little bit. My keloids are big. Plz can I get a reply very soon. THANK YOU
DMSO
Posted by San (Houston, Tx) on 10/14/2012
DMSO helping dissolve keloids. Can you please tell me what changes do you see on keloids, I have almost 20 on my shoulder and I am curious to know how MSM and DMSO are helping you? Did you say one one day you saw some difference? Hw many keloids do you have and how old are they.
Thanks, will appreciate your reply.
Potassium Iodide (SSKI) and DMSO
Posted by Anonymous (Melbourne, Fl) on 06/14/2010
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Last summer I had surgery on a 3-4 yr. old chest keloid that was becoming extremely problematic because it was grown a significant amount. I opted for a simple removal followed up with steroid injections every 6 weeks without radiation. I read this site prior to removal, and thus prepared myself by buying several remedies mentioned on this site (a little expensive, but I was ready to invest to prevent further problems with a developing keloid).
I completely stopped eating sugars (sweets, fruits, etc.), breads, acidic foods (tomatoes, citrus, etc.), raw onions/garlic, and began drinking a whey protein shake every day. I did get a keloid on the stitch site after surgery, which was expected. However, I was extremely surprised by how quickly the wound healed! A little over 2 weeks later, my wound was completely healed, although still tender. My wounds have always taken a very long time to heal. I think the protein was largely responsible for the prompt response, as I probably am on a low protein diet as a vegetarian. My diet was extremely important for how well it healed. The moment I would eat even a little bit of onion or sugars, I had a very uncomfortable sensation in my keloid, and after months of surveillance I can say that whenever I ate these foods and had these sensations, my keloid would grow. I reincorporated breads, acidic foods, and sugars slowly back into my diet after a little over month, but still stayed away from onions/garlic. I tried eating apricot seeds and some kind of oil in pill form (can't remember which type), but I would get incredibly nauseaus everytime I ate them, so I had to stop after a few days.
Topically, I alternated every other day with DMSO and Iodine (50/50 each, 1-2x daily) and silicone sheets once the wound healed. I swear by this! It was incredibly in keeping my keloid soft! The smell was a little off-putting, but it went away once the application dried. Whenever I would take a break from using it, I could tell my keloid would start to harden. However, the applying it again would immediately help! I was pretty diligent about applying it everyday, but I stopped after about 3 weeks because I was afraid the constant aggravation would make the keloid worse. However, while I did use it, the keloid did slowly shrink and stay soft. I really do believe if I had continued using the Iodine and DMSO, my keloid would have been completely removed. It has been a year now, and I only have a small dot of a keloid left. I have been getting small doses of steroid injections every 6-8 weeks since. Although the steroid injections are extremely effective, I think it is important to use a natural remedy in conjuction to keep the steroid injections at a minimum. The injections have caused a slight skin discoloration and made the scar area a bit larger (because the raised skin has flattened out). There is also the potential for a depression to be formed in the skin if the doctor uses the injections haphazardly (which is why I opted for a plastic surgeon to watch the growth of my keloid - I am very cautious about my skin because of its tendency to form keloids). I still don't eat raw onions/garlic because I still have tingling sensations when I eat them and can tell my keloid grows.
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Posted by Mary (Pittsgrove, NJ) on 09/26/2008
I have one chest keloid which started as a pimple that wouldn't go away. I went to a dermatologist who injected with some steroid and it grew very quickly (I don't believe I am a natural keloider, I have only one). I later found another doctor using a Kenalog and anti-cancer drug mix/injection which flattened the scar immediately and took away all the pain, but it seems to only last for a year at a time only to come back at the tail of the injection site. so it has actually moved and I have been looking for a natural remedy ever since so I hope Ted's suggestions work. the other injections are very expensive and although it works, it's heartbreaking to see it come back.
It's now comming back red, has not itched yet so I will start the Apple Cider Vinegar and I am going to change my diet and try Ted's topical suggestions I do believe Ted is right about the wheat and sweets because I did eat allot of fried foods,wheat and sweets. Any other suggestions I'll try them all. Thanks.
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Posted by Brenda (Austin, Tx) on 10/17/2008
A doctor once told me that it's a heredity gene carried. My family on the side of my mother, they practicially all some at least 2 or more keloids. My mom has it as well. She had 8 children and out of those 8, I was the only one that has some too. They are horrible and I hate them. All the types of food someone has mentioned that causes them, I love to eat!!! What will I eat if I stop eating those certain types? Hehehehe!
Potash, Honey, Palm, Aloe, Lime
Posted by Andrew (Lagos, Nigeria) on 08/26/2008
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I want to say thanks for all comments. My mum has a keloid on her chest and she has been looking for a cure for some time now.I read about a remedy that could work. She is currently using it and i am yet to get a feedback.
A mixture of grinded potash, 2 table spoon of pure honey, some palm kernel oil, Aloe vera gel and 10 lime juice extract. Press the affected area with hot water before applying the mixture in the morning and evening for one month.
Potash, Honey, Palm, Aloe, Lime
Posted by Sajeev (Rye, New York) on 01/20/2013
Hi. How are you? Did this mixture work to cure your mom of the keloid? Thanks.
Pressure
Posted by Terry (Port Gibson, MS) on 05/08/2008
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I got my first keloid at the age of 13. I thought it was a pimple and "popped" it. It grew larger. I had it removed and then it came back and I got new keloids from where the stitches were placed. I endured years of painful steriod injections because it kept growing. My dermotologist told me that once I got old and lost elasticity of the skin, it would stop growing and go away. I'm 43 and it's gone. I still develop keloids though not as bad. One piece of advice I can give is that pressure does help reduce the growth of keloids. I had major back surgery at 15. I had to wear a body cast for 6 months. The only place I developed a keloid was about a half inch at the top where the cast did not meet the skin. Also, my OB-GYN said, after my second c-section that I scarred as badly inside as I did outside. He had to cut very deeply and wide to get the keloid out of his way to deliver my daughter. I worry about my children having this problem. Does anyone know if this is an inherited condition? Thanks you.
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Posted by Anupriya (Bangalore, India) on 12/14/2011
Hi, My sister has gone through a fire accident 1 yrs ago. Later after 4 months a huge keloid(15x10 cms) has developed over her jawline. Can u plz help us in this regard. What procedures to be followed and which might work best for her.
Regards, Anupriya
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Posted by Linda (Petaluma, CA) on 10/06/2007
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I thought that putting baking soda/peroxide on my keloid scar helped flatten my scar, but i was also drinking 1-2 TBL apple cider vinegar in water at the time in addition. After reading someone else's posting, I believe it is actually the apple cider vinegar that has helped flatten my keloid scar.
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Posted by Kat (Ontario, Canada) on 09/15/2007
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I have had this raised scar for ages and it has never healed. I try not to bother with it. Anyway I started taking a capful of ACV straight everyday for a few days after reading this site. At the same time I also started doing a fasting cleanse for detox and weight loss. (I'm not overweight but I want to lose a belly.) Today I noticed that my scar was suddenly much flatter! It actually looked "deflated" and a bit wrinkly. The scar is also much softer to the touch - when before it was a really hard nub. I don't know if it was my fasting cleanse or the ACV but it could have been both. I would love to know why it helps if anyone or Ted knows!
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Posted by Padmini (Visakhapatnam, India) on 03/24/2009
Please guide me where 396 hydrogen peroxide is avialable. I want to try for my keloids.
Thanks,
Padmini
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Posted by Jane (Seattle, WA) on 03/24/2009
If you can't find food grade peroxide in India at a health food store, try going to a beauty supply store and buy 30% peroxide that you'd use for coloring hair. Just don't drink it!It may very well be the same thing they sell at 35%, but much much cheaper. I am using 30% peroxide from a beauty supply store to treat nail fungus (on a q-tip) and it appears to be working.
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Posted by Raja (Manila, Philippines) on 09/14/2009
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I've tried the baking soda/hydrogen peroxide solution for my keloid. I've mixed both, I applied the solution on my keloid but it dries up very fast (it's like a cement on my keloid) I've noticed a very gradual effect. Did I've done the right thing? How to make a baking soda/hydrogen peroxide paste solution? Hope you can help me with it. Thanks.
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Posted by Cindy (Hamilton, Nj) on 10/18/2011
I have plantar fibroma. I tried vitamin e for the last 8 weeks. 400 iu of pure E which supplied the complete E family twice a day. I poked a hole in the gel cap and applied it to the plantar fibroma. I then rubbed on some vicks vapor rub and applied the vapor rub to a band aid and put it on top of the fibroma. After 8 weeks, I see no change and I am ready for another solution. Surgery is not an option because these fibromas come back twice as large. Has anyone ever gotten rid of a plantar fibroma? I would like to try topically applied remedies. I would like to hear from someone with a success story and how they did it or any advice.
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Posted by Sara (Seattle, Wa) on 01/18/2012
My husband suffers from keloid scars with numerous keloids on his chest and back shoulders. What methods of home treatment for keloids have worked for you? I found a site that lists a variety of different home remedies for treating keloid scars and was wondering what ones were effective. He is currently using a vitamin e oil regimine which has drastically reduced the itchiness and they have become softer. For more home remedies for keloids visit.
http://www.keloidscar.info
Was wondering which ones really show results.
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Posted by Maria (Karachi, Pakistan) on 06/17/2013
Hi there.... I m Maria from Pakistan.... I never regretted being bad in chemistry until this date... I have developed a keloid after my biopsy n its ever increasing.... Can u exactly tell me how did u make dat baking soda paste that u applied on ur keloid n its diminishing...
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Posted by Sandha (USA) on 01/29/2007
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Previously I wrote saying what remedies had failed on a second "keloid" I had on my eyebrow. It behaved like a keloid in the sense that it was growing when it got hit or irritated. The head nurse had agreed it was a keloid. Just recently another medical person said it was not a keloid but a sebaceous cyst. NO WOMDER ALL THE KELOID FORMULAS DID NOT WORK. PLEASE REINSTATE THE FORMULAS i SAID DID NOT WORK. They probably do work on keloids but not on sebaceous cysts.
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Posted by Ted (Bangkok, Thailand) 392 posts
The formation appears to be localized microbes/parasites and the reason why the other brand you mentioned work so well appears likely to be the cosmetic preservative used in the cream and not the CoQ10. Since I have no detailed information it is hard to guess.
A wet paste made of baking soda and borax (50/50) should help. If not you may need to modify the solution to include the hydrogen peroxide 1% as the wet paste solution. It will cause drying, but not much since the locale is Hawaii, but can be quite drying in colder climates.
If the issue is a fungus then a coconut oil and some tea tree mixed applied to the keloid should help, and I am sure you can find that easily.
The other thing that I found really help in prevention of them is the need to take seriously getting the body to alkaline, taking more than the usual dose at 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda per 1/2 glass of water taken at two times per day, one in morning and one before bedtime on empty stomach.
Natural sea salt is alkaline forming, so add this 1/4 teaspoon per liter of water to the drinking water will help further alkalinize the body.
If nothing works then add 1/4 teaspoon of food grade or USP grade borax to 1 liter of drinking water but I take it often 3 days out of 7 if I do have this problem and nothing seems to work. Borax is quite strong against parasites, which currently scientist haven't really gotten around to looking at this issue.
Oily foods and sweet foods often makes keloid worse, so it is necessary to avoid oily foods, sweet foods and all bread and white flour products. Eat non white flour should help while obviously avoiding other obvious bad habits of smoking, drinking, etc. should help.
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Posted by Joy (Chicago, IL) on 01/17/2007
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Hi, I have been trying to find natural cures for keloid scars and in addition to the information on your site, I also found information that says Gotu Kola is effective at reducing the size of keloid scars. I have not tried it yet, but I have just begun using the lavender and tee tree oil treatment recommended by Ted. I will follow up with updates of my progress.
