A keloid is a type of raised scar that grows beyond the boundaries of the original wound. Unlike normal scars, keloids do not shrink over time and can continue to grow slowly.
Cause: Overproduction of collagen during the healing process of skin after injury, surgery, burns, acne, or even minor scratches.
Appearance: Thick, shiny, rubbery, raised, often pink, red, or dark compared to surrounding skin.
Symptoms: Usually painless, but may be itchy, tender, or cause discomfort.
Common sites: Chest, shoulders, earlobes, neck, and upper back.
Treatment: Can include steroid injections, laser therapy, silicone sheets, cryotherapy, or surgical removal (though they may reoccur).
Keloids are benign (not cancerous), but they can be cosmetically concerning or uncomfortable.
“Have you all come across it and can keloids be completely cured?”
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