Bleomycin injections for keloid scars
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This trial tests whether injecting a medicine called bleomycin is better than a standard treatment for reducing keloids. It compares two common treatments to see which works best for patients like you.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 13 and 60 years old.
- You cannot be allergic to bleomycin or 5-fluorouracil.
- You cannot have diabetes.
- You cannot have poor blood flow in the area of the keloid.
- Your keloid treatment must be done with local anesthesia (numbing the area).
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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