Drug used for intralesional injection of keloid is –
Correct Answer: Triamcinolone
Description: Triamcinolone acetonide is the drug used for intralesional injection of steroid.
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Treatment of hypertropic scars
Since nearly all hypertrophic scars undergo some degree of spontaneous regression, they are not t/t in early phases. If the scar is still hypertrophic after 6 months surgical excision and primary closure of the wound is indicated.
Other modalities used for t/t of HTS.
Pressure application - particularly useful for burn scars.
Silicone sheet application
Intralesional injection of triamcinolone is the t/t of choice for intractable HTS.
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Surgery
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