Ultrasound with traditional Chinese medicine for keloid scars
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This study tests whether a combination of wide-band ultrasound and a traditional Chinese medicine preparation can prevent keloid scars from coming back after surgery and improve their appearance and symptoms. It may help people who have multiple keloids that are stable or growing and need surgical removal.
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Who can take part
- You have at least two keloid scars on your body that need surgery.
- The two scars being studied must be at least 1 cm apart and on the same body area (like chest or arm).
- You are between 14 and 60 years old.
- Your keloids have been stable (not shrinking or growing) for the past 3–6 months, or they cause itching or pain.
- You have not had treatment on the study keloids in the last 6 months, and you are not allergic to any ingredients in the Chinese medicine used.
- You must be willing to have surgery and possibly a biopsy, and to follow the study schedule.
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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