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Keloid Learning Center

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Welcome

Keloids are the excess growth of scar tissue at the site of a healed skin injury.

Basic Info

Symptoms
A skin lesion that is: Flesh-colored, red, or pink; Located over the site of a wound or injury; Lumpy (nodular) or ri...
Causes
Keloids occur from such skin injuries as: Acne; Burns; Chickenpox; Ear piercing; Minor scratches; Surgical cuts; Trau...
Tests
Diagnosis is based on the appearance of the skin or scar. A skin biopsy may be needed to rule out other skin growths ...
Treatments
Keloids often do not need treatment. They may be reduced in size by: Corticosteroid injections; External pressure; Fr...
Drugs
  • No Known Drug Therapy
Complications
Cosmetic changes that affect the appearance; Discomfort, tenderness of the keloid; Irritation from rubbing on clothin...
Prevention
  • Avoid Skin Piercing
  • Avoid Elective Skin Surgery
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if: You develop keloids and want to have them removed or reduced; You develop new symp...

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