title: Keloids of the earlobes: a surgical technique.
abstract: "Core" excision of dumbbell-shaped keloids of the earlobe is described. This technique combined with intralesional steroids resulted in an apparent cure of six patients followed for over 1 year. The cosmetic results have been excellent.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D044383:Black People; D003094:Collagen / Q000378:metabolism; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007627:Keloid / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D003094:Collagen