Effect of CO2 Laser and Steroids on Keloids
Author Information
Author(s): Gaurav A Garg, Prajct P Sao, Uday S Khopkar
Primary Institution: Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India
Hypothesis
Does CO2 laser ablation followed by intralesional steroids reduce keloid recurrence?
Conclusion
CO2 laser followed by intralesional steroids is an effective treatment for keloids, but patients must be monitored for recurrence.
Supporting Evidence
- Regular follow-up and steroid treatment led to no recurrence in 11 patients.
- Only 2 out of 13 regular patients showed recurrence after 6 months.
- Irregular patients had a higher recurrence rate, with 5 out of 10 showing 100% recurrence.
Takeaway
Doctors used a laser and steroids to treat bumps on the skin called keloids, and it worked better when patients followed the treatment plan.
Methodology
28 patients with 35 keloids were treated with CO2 laser and intralesional steroids over 6 months, with follow-ups to assess recurrence.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to lack of randomization and control group.
Limitations
The study lacked a control group for comparison.
Participant Demographics
19 males and 9 females, aged 12 years and older.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.0008976
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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