5-Fluorouracil injections with or without freezing for keloid scars
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This trial tests two ways to treat keloids (thick, raised scars that grow beyond the original wound): injecting a medication called 5-fluorouracil alone, or combining it with cryotherapy (freezing). The goal is to see which approach works better for reducing pain, itching, and visible scarring.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old
- You have a keloid scar that causes symptoms like pain, itching, restricted movement, or visible disfigurement
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You do not have a history of liver, kidney, or heart disease
- You are not taking immunosuppressant medications or the blood thinner warfarin
- You have not had previous serious allergic reactions to 5-fluorouracil
Quick eligibility check
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