Keloids Scars
Keloids are thick, irregular in shape, benign tissue formations; that occur during the healing process of a wound. They are the result of an excessive growth of the healing tissue. Treating keloind scars is not simple; possible therapies include: Steroids´ Injections, Cryotherapy, Pressure Therapy, Surgery and Laser Treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
When does Keloid Scars occur? | Show info
Keloid Scars occur when the skin is injured or wounded. They can appear as a result of different types of wounds, surgical incisions, vaccinations, burns, or as a result of acne or chickenpox. Sometimes they can also be the result of scratches or scrapes.
What Keloid Scars are made of? | Show info
Keloid Scars are made of collagen, produce by the body after the wound has healed. They can appear even a year after the original wound or injure.
What is the difference between a Hypertrophic and a Keloid Scar? | Show info
Hypertrophic Scars may be thickened, increase in size, but always confined to the margins of the wound. Keloids Scars, on the other hand, extend beyond the wound site, they are thicker than Hypertrophic and may be irregular in shape.
Can they re-appear? | Show info
Once treated it is not common that they re-appear.