It’s not just a scar. It’s a growing, itchy, sometimes painful reminder that something in your body went sideways when it tried to “heal.”
Like many people, I thought I was helping mine.
I moisturized religiously. Tried scar gels. Googled "best way to flatten keloid" at 2 AM. I even got cortisone injections that made me flinch every time.
But here’s the twist that no blog post warned me about:
The one thing making my keloid worse was something I was doing every single day—without realizing it.
The Silent Mistake: Friction, Pressure, and the Everyday “Injury” No One Talks About
I was doing everything right, wasn’t I?
Wrong.
According to a dermatologist I finally saw after months of frustration:
“You’re unintentionally aggravating the tissue over and over. Keloids form from trauma, and friction is a form of trauma—especially when it’s chronic.”
I was stunned.
Think about it—bras, shirt collars, backpack straps, tight sleeves, headphones, hats, helmets.
All those little things that rub or press against your keloid?
They’re telling your skin:
“Hey, something’s hurting us here. Better build extra scar tissue.”
It’s like asking your body to overreact, on repeat.
My Everyday Keloid Offenders
Let me get specific so you don’t make the same mistake:
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A tightly fitted sports bra strap constantly rubbing the same shoulder.
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Wearing earrings while my earlobe keloid was still tender from a piercing gone rogue.
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Picking at the itch (yeah, you already know that one’s bad).
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Sleeping on the same side of my chest nightly, compressing the scar.
None of this sounds dramatic. But that’s the thing—it’s not.
It’s sneaky.
And it’s daily.
Which means it adds up faster than you think.
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So What Helped?
Not a miracle cream. Not laser. Not magic.
Just stopping the irritation.
Here’s what finally calmed the beast:
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Switched to seamless, soft cotton clothing. No hard seams near the scar.
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Wore patches (silicone or hydrocolloid) to minimize rubbing during the day.
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Changed my sleeping position—hard at first, worth it.
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Ditched jewelry on healing scars—permanently.
Guess what happened?
The redness faded.
The inflammation cooled off.
The growth slowed down.
And I felt—finally—in control.
Why This Isn’t Talked About Enough
Because keloids are often treated like a cosmetic issue.
But they’re not.
They’re a biological response—a warning sign that your body’s healing mechanism is overfiring. It’s not about being vain or picky. It’s about quality of life, confidence, and comfort.
The Real Takeaway?
If your keloid won’t stop growing, itching, or thickening, don’t just add more products to the mix.
Look at what’s touching it. Pressing it. Rubbing it.
That’s likely your silent mistake.
You might be making your keloid worse—and not even know it.
Before You Go
💬 Have a keloid that won’t calm down? Comment with where it's located—I’ll share what worked for me.
❤️ Hit that heart if you’ve ever felt confused, defeated, or ignored by traditional skincare advice.
🔁 Share this with someone who keeps saying “I’ve tried everything”—because chances are, they haven’t tried this.
You’re not alone.
You’re not helpless.
You’re just one tiny shift away from healing smarter.
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