Triple therapy in the treatment of keloids located in the anterior thoracic region

Keloids have functional, aesthetic and psychological impacts that can influence the patients' quality of life. Moreover, given the high rate of recurrence – particularly in large lesions located in the anterior thoracic region – they are more difficult to treat. This paper reports a successful treatment for keloids in this area using a new technique that combines intense pulsed light, botulinum toxin type A and the conventional treatment with injection of corticosteroids.

Keywords: KELOID; INTENSE PULSED LIGHT THERAPY; BOTULINUM TOXINS, TYPE A; ADRENAL CORTEX HORMONE