Infected Keloid (Do not read if squeamish)

I live in California, and last week the weather was pretty extreme. We had 90-100 degree weather which aggravated my keloids on my chest. I had trouble sleeping at night, and my keloids were extra sensitive to the touch. I couldn't even put on my seatbelt correctly, because the belt hurt my scars so badly. By the end of the week, I think my biggest keloid scar was infected. It grew a blister like bump on top of the keloid. It was soft to the touch (not like that of a regular keloid). Keloids are often stiff and tough, but the new bump that grew atop of my keloid was soft and I don't know a better word to describe it---"squishy." It felt like a blister. I tried to release the pain by poking a clean (sanitized) needle through it, but nothing happened.

Monday night, I took a picture of my keloid before I went to sleep.

Pretty nasty, right?
It felt pretty nasty too.

Anyway, I set an appointment to see a Dermatologist for the next day (Tuesday) after I took this picture.

The first place I called said they didn't have any appointments until November 6th. It was so bothersome. I was so stressed out. I called different hospitals to see someone the next day. Luckily, someone cancelled their appointment and I was able to see someone at Oakland Kaiser. It wasn't my regular Dermatologist, but I was glad someone was taking a look at it.

The next day when I was getting ready for my Dermatology appointment, I noticed that my white shirt had a small stain where my keloid was located. Then, I noticed that my keloid was wet. I think what happened was that my keloid released the "infected" blood when I was asleep. Basically, it bursted on its own.

Anyway, my doctor referred me to the Plastics Surgery Department. I have an appointment to see them next week.


Until next time!