A keloid is an
overgrowth of scar tissue that can occur after the skin is injured. This is a
common problem in those of ethnic skin, and often runs in families. Symptoms
include a thickened or raised scar that can be flesh colored or red in color.
They can be tender or itchy, causing discomfort. Keloids are harmless unless
they are causing symptoms or are of cosmetic concern. There are treatments that
are successful at treating keloids to help reduce size and symptoms. Most
therapies do require more than one treatment and include: Corticosteroid
injections, Laser, topical medications, and in some cases surgical removal.
No comments:
Post a Comment