Why Don't We Have More Effective Treatment for Keloids?

The document discussed the challenges in developing more effective treatments for keloids, which are overgrown scar tissues. It highlighted various existing treatment options such as intralesional corticosteroids, excision, radiotherapy, laser therapy, and cryosurgery. Despite these options, the effectiveness of treatments was limited, and recurrence rates remained high. The complexity of keloid pathophysiology and individual variability in response to treatments were significant barriers to improving therapeutic outcomes. The authors emphasized the need for further research to better understand keloid formation and to develop more targeted and effective treatment strategies.