Keloid : Symptoms

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A skin lesion that is: Flesh-colored, red, or pink; Located over the site of a wound, injury, or other lesion; Nodular or ridged. The lesion may itch during formation and growth
Source:ADAM
Date:October 16, 2006
Although the cause of keloids is unknown, it is thought that they are due to the body's failure to turn off the healing process needed to repair skin. When this occurs, extra collagen forms at the site of the scar, and keeps forming because it is ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Rectal itching or minimal rectal pain can occasionally occur during normal bowel movements. However, significant rectal pain or persisting rectal itching is not normal and can sometimes be caused by a serious medical problem.
Source:StayWell
Itching is a peculiar tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin that causes a desire to scratch the affected area.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 21, 2006
Itching is an intense, distracting irritation or tickling sensation that may be felt all over the skin ' s surface or confined to just one area. The medical term for itching is pruritus.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Expert-reviewed information summary about pruritus (itching of the skin) as a complication of cancer or its treatment. Approaches to the management and treatment of pruritus are discussed.
Source:StayWell
Itching, also called pruritus, is an unpleasant sensation of the skin that causes a person to scratch or rub the area to find relief. Itching can be confined to one spot (localized) or over the whole body (generalized).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Itching is an intense, distracting irritation or tickling sensation that may be felt all over the skin ' s surface or confined to just one area. The medical term for itching is pruritus.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Itching is an intense, distracting irritation or tickling sensation that may be felt all over the skin ' s surface, or confined to just one area. The medical term for itching is " pruritus.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Detailed information on pain management and itching and burn care
Source:StayWell
A skin lesion is a superficial growth or patch of the skin that does not resemble the area surrounding it. Skin lesions can be grouped into two categories: primary and secondary.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Skin problems such as pimples, blackheads, rashes, and oily skin are common in both teens and adults. But you don't necessarily need a dermatologist to treat them.
Source:StayWell
Herpes: Caring for SoresGood hygiene matters when you have herpes. Take care of your sores to speed healing.
Source:StayWell
Preventing Pressure Sores (Ulcers)Pressure sores can develop quickly, even in healthy skin. That’s why taking steps to prevent them is so important.
Source:StayWell
What Are Pressure Sores? (Ulcers)Pressure sores—also called pressure ulcers or bed sores—happen when pressure on the skin cuts off the blood supply.
Source:StayWell
Nodules are solid, raised bumps on the skin, greater than 10 millimeters in diameter.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 21, 2006
To reduce scarring, keep the skin area out of the sun. Ultraviolet rays can darken your scar, making it more noticeable.
Source:StayWell
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