They itch, they throb, they mess with your confidence, and worst of all… they come back.
If you’ve tried steroid injections, silicone sheets, tea tree oil, cryotherapy, or even surgery, only to watch that raised scar return like a bad sequel, you’re not alone. I’ve been there—frustrated, broke, and feeling like my skin was betraying me.
But it wasn’t until I stopped obsessing over surface-level treatments and started asking why keloids form in the first place that I uncovered something most dermatologists rarely mention.
And it changed everything.
The Keloid Comeback Nobody Warns You About
We’re told keloids are “just genetic.” That if you’re predisposed, you’re stuck with them. That it’s about trauma to the skin. All true… to an extent.
But here’s the part that blew my mind:
Most recurring keloids are triggered by internal inflammation, not just external injury.
That means even if you zap one off your skin, your body may still be primed to overreact to microscopic changes—shaving, bug bites, acne, even tight clothes rubbing your shoulders.
And the real kicker? Your immune system might be over-responding because of chronic, silent triggers you’ve never connected to your scars.
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The Inflammation Connection You’re Not Hearing About
Here are a few hidden culprits I discovered after digging through research papers, forums, and speaking to holistic skin specialists:
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High sugar diet: Sugar spikes cytokine levels, which inflame healing tissue and contribute to keloid regrowth.
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Vitamin D deficiency: Low levels are linked to poor wound healing and excess collagen buildup.
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Stress: Cortisol messes with immune function and skin recovery.
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Omega-6 imbalance: Processed seed oils (like canola or soybean oil) throw your body into pro-inflammatory mode.
It’s no wonder the creams weren’t working—my body was setting the stage for keloids before the scar even had a chance.
What Actually Helped (That No One Talked About)
Once I started treating the source, not just the scar, things changed. Here’s what finally made a dent:
✅ Cutting seed oils and refined sugar for 30 days
✅ Supplementing with Vitamin D3, K2, and zinc
✅ Applying onion extract gel daily (surprisingly helpful for flattening!)
✅ Using red light therapy 3x a week for skin healing and inflammation
✅ Wearing loose clothing over affected areas to prevent mechanical irritation
No, I didn’t erase my keloids overnight. But they shrank, softened, and—most importantly—they stopped growing back.
Final Thought: What I Wish I Knew 3 Years Ago
Keloids aren’t just skin deep. They’re a symptom of a deeper imbalance that most treatments ignore.
If you’re stuck in the cycle of “treat and repeat,” maybe it’s time to stop chasing after the latest topical trend and start listening to what your body’s really trying to say.
Because healing isn’t always about doing more. Sometimes, it’s about looking in the right direction.
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