Comparing injections for keloid treatment
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This study compares two medicines (bleomycin and a mix of 5-FU plus triamcinolone) injected directly into keloids to see which works better. It may help reduce scarring.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 13 and 60 years old.
- You have a keloid (a raised scar that grows beyond the original injury).
- You are not allergic to bleomycin or 5-FU (the study drugs).
- You do not have diabetes.
- You do not have poor blood flow in the area where the keloid is.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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