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Keloids are the excess growth of scar tissue at the site of a healed skin injury.Hypertrophic scar; Keloid scar; Scar- hypertrophic.Acne Burns Chickenpox Ear piercing Minor scratches Surgical cuts Traumatic wounds Vacci... |
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Symptoms
A skin lesion that is:Flesh-colored, red, or pinkLocated over the site of a wound or injuryLumpy (nodular) or ridgedT...
Causes
Acne Burns Chickenpox Ear piercing Minor scratches Surgical cuts Traumatic wounds Vaccination sites.They are fairly c...
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 Free...
Doctor Specialties
You develop keloids and want to have them removed or reduced You develop new symptoms.
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