I didn't feel the need for cleaning at first, because there was nothing to clean. I waited until I could see something to clean, and I saw something last night. [It was a crispy golden substance LOL]. I let it chill over night because I got up in the morning to clean it.
Photo: In the morning, before cleaning. It is not focussed on the golden crisp. However, in this pic you can see it is mostly rubber bands showing. In the very centre, You can see the shrunken, shrivelled up, black keloid.
I didn't want to take a photo of it. Not even for the purpose of this blog. 1, with my tablet, it's quite awkward. 2, my tablet was low and needed to be charged. 3, I'm not too keen on my tablet being with me in the bathroom while I shower. I have this thing about electronics and steam [please... don't mention the kettle/ teapot].
You might be wondering why I say shower.
I give my keloid a really good rinse in the shower. I don't ever touch it with my fingers when cleaning. In the shower, I find it is easiest to rinse. You are able to let the water run over it for most of your shower. By then, your keloid will be well rinsed, the crust has softened, the gunk that could be blasted away is gone and you didn't irritate it in the process.
While it's still soft and wet.. This part it totally up to you now.
If you have a tonne of gunk! Then I suggest you use a dry q-tip to get rid of it and then continue with your disinfectant routine. If not then just go straight in with your disinfectant routine.
Don't have a disinfectant routine?
I put some disinfectant on a q-tip and apply it around the keloid. I pay special attention to open skin areas. If there is residue, I would use it to clean those out too. Of course, depending on how messy it is, I wouldn't hold back on how many q-tips to use.
And then I go on about my normal day.
Disinfectant? I use one called 'Dettol', it's whatever you have or whatever you prefer.
Update, I am able to squeeze my keloid. It's very solid. Not as sensitive as I thought it'd be. But still sore if it's bumped. Can't lie on it. I was gonna tamper with the rubber bands but I chose not to because I haven't ordered the pressure earring just yet.
Photo: In the morning, before cleaning. It is not focussed on the golden crisp. However, in this pic you can see it is mostly rubber bands showing. In the very centre, You can see the shrunken, shrivelled up, black keloid.
I didn't want to take a photo of it. Not even for the purpose of this blog. 1, with my tablet, it's quite awkward. 2, my tablet was low and needed to be charged. 3, I'm not too keen on my tablet being with me in the bathroom while I shower. I have this thing about electronics and steam [please... don't mention the kettle/ teapot].
You might be wondering why I say shower.
I give my keloid a really good rinse in the shower. I don't ever touch it with my fingers when cleaning. In the shower, I find it is easiest to rinse. You are able to let the water run over it for most of your shower. By then, your keloid will be well rinsed, the crust has softened, the gunk that could be blasted away is gone and you didn't irritate it in the process.
While it's still soft and wet.. This part it totally up to you now.
If you have a tonne of gunk! Then I suggest you use a dry q-tip to get rid of it and then continue with your disinfectant routine. If not then just go straight in with your disinfectant routine.
Don't have a disinfectant routine?
I put some disinfectant on a q-tip and apply it around the keloid. I pay special attention to open skin areas. If there is residue, I would use it to clean those out too. Of course, depending on how messy it is, I wouldn't hold back on how many q-tips to use.
And then I go on about my normal day.
Disinfectant? I use one called 'Dettol', it's whatever you have or whatever you prefer.
Update, I am able to squeeze my keloid. It's very solid. Not as sensitive as I thought it'd be. But still sore if it's bumped. Can't lie on it. I was gonna tamper with the rubber bands but I chose not to because I haven't ordered the pressure earring just yet.
Hi again, so my keloid was very tender, when i was cleaning it burst and some fluid came out. no pain but now the skin around the keloid is off and my keloid is raw... HELP
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I didn't get the notification to see this! I really hope you did get the help you needed. I'm late D: But I hope you cleaned it well and kept the area as dry as you can.
DeleteClean as usual, and finish it up dry.
Is it normal to bleed? And its swollen its my second day help!!
DeleteIf it's bleeding it's probably cutting at the base. Just make sure to keep it clean and dry. You don't want blood and puss to dry up around the base and help the keloid to stick on better.
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