Management of external ear keloids using form-pressure therapy

C. Chrisostomidis, P. Konofaos, G. Chrisostomidis, A. Vasilopoulou, D. Dimitroulis, M. Frangoulis, O. Papadopoulos

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

21 Scopus citations

Abstract

Keloids are a frequent finding after physical trauma. Keloids of the pinna (helix and antihelix) as a complication of ear-piercing are the most difficult cases. Clinicians have tended to avoid the surgical approach, preferring local conservative treatment with corticosteroids or other treatments. We report use of intrakeloid resection and a form-pressure device to treat pinna keloids and avoid recurrence. The purpose is to maintain the form of the folds of the pinna. The recommendation for this therapy is to maintain the pressure at 24-30 mmHg, and the duration of the form-pressure therapy in our patients was about 25 weeks.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)273-275
Number of pages3
JournalClinical and Experimental Dermatology
Volume33
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2008
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Dermatology

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Management of external ear keloids using form-pressure therapy'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this