Successful Treatment of Earlobe Keloids with Imiquimod after Shave Excision
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There are various methods to treat keloid. However, the recurrence of keloidal lesions seems important in this regard. Herein, we report a case of successful treatment of earlobe keloids with imiquimod after shave excision.
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volume 12 issue 1
pages 31- 32
publication date 2009-04-01
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