Innovating Keloid Scar Treatment

A New Hope for Treating Keloid Scars 

If you’re living with keloid scars, you know they are more than just a physical mark—they can impact your comfort, mobility, and confidence. Keloid scars are thick, raised scars that form when the body produces excess collagen during the healing process. Unlike regular scars, keloids grow beyond the boundaries of the original wound and can continue to expand over time. 

For many, these scars cause discomfort, pain, and emotional distress, affecting quality of life in significant ways. When keloids form near joints, they can even limit movement, adding another layer of challenge. 

Rethinking Keloid Scar Treatments 

Current treatments for keloid scars—like surgical removal, steroid injections, or radiation therapy—can be invasive, expensive, and often come with a high risk of recurrence. These options may not provide the relief patients hope for, leaving many feeling stuck in an endless cycle of treatments. 

But what if there were a simpler and non-invasive way to manage keloid scars? 

Developing a Non-Invasive Solution 

At Gillies McIndoe Research Institute, we are developing an innovative topical cream to treat keloid scars. Using patient-derived cell lines, our team has identified a combination of repurposed medications that effectively halt the pathways driving excessive collagen production. This non-invasive solution offers a promising alternative to current treatments.