Can keloid scars affect the effectiveness of topical antibiotic creams?

Doctor's Answer

Keloid scars have poor blood supply and will generally heal poorly compared to normal skin. Hence, the answer to your question is Yes.

With that said, topical antibiotic creams can reduce effectiveness when applied to keloid scars.

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