Lady battling recurring keloids seeks N7m for surgery, treatment
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Reported by Olugbenga Ige
Sat, 7 Nov 2026, 05:12
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A 27-year-old lady, Nancy Chidinma, has appealed to Nigerians for financial assistance to undergo surgery and follow-up treatment for a recurrent keloid condition she says has caused her years of severe pain and disrupted her livelihood. She said despite undergoing several surgical removals in public and private hospitals, as well as two years of cryotherapy, the growth had repeatedly returned.
Context & Background
✦Chidinma said a doctor recommended the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital earlier this year, prompting her to seek treatment at the facility from May.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Friday:Chidinma, who made the appeal in a post on X through her handle, @EgoKuwait, on Friday, said she had battled the condition since she was two years old, following an improperly performed ear piercing at birth.2025:She disclosed that her last surgical removal was in April 2025, but the keloid had grown significantly within one year and seven months.2026:A consultation and referral letter from LASUTH, dated November 5, 2026, confirmed that she was referred to the Nuclear Medicine Department of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital for further management.
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Key Takeaways
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✦A 27-year-old lady, Nancy Chidinma, has appealed to Nigerians for financial assistance to undergo surgery and follow-up treatment for a recurrent keloid condition she says has caused her years of severe pain and disrupted her livelihood.
✦She said despite undergoing several surgical removals in public and private hospitals, as well as two years of cryotherapy, the growth had repeatedly returned.
✦Chidinma said a doctor recommended the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital earlier this year, prompting her to seek treatment at the facility from May.
Key Facts:Friday: Chidinma, who made the appeal in a post on X through her handle, @EgoKuwait, on Friday, said she had battled the condition since she was two years old, following an improperly performed ear piercing at birth.2025: She disclosed that her last surgical removal was in April 2025, but the keloid had grown significantly within one year and seven months.2026: A consultation and referral letter from LASUTH, dated November 5, 2026, confirmed that she was referred to the Nuclear Medicine Department of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital for further management.
Editorial Excerpt
A 27-year-old lady, Nancy Chidinma, has appealed to Nigerians for financial assistance to undergo surgery and follow-up treatment for a recurrent keloid condition she says has caused her years of severe pain and disrupted her livelihood.
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A 27-year-old lady, Nancy Chidinma, has appealed to Nigerians for financial assistance to undergo surgery and follow-up treatment for a recurrent keloid condition she says has caused her years of severe pain and disrupted her livelihood.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Lagos State.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
Chidinma, who made the appeal in a post on X through her handle, @EgoKuwait, on Friday, said she had battled the condition since she was two years old, following an improperly performed ear piercing at birth.
