Keloids

KeloidsKeloids are large, firm, raised scars that occur after skin injury. KeloidKeloids are firm, raised scars that occur after skin injury.Unlike other scars, they grow beyond the borders of injured skin into surrounding normal skin.Keloids frequently occur on the chest, shoulders, back, and ears, most commonly in patients with darker skin tones. C H E S T Surgical scar keloid Types of scarsKeloids may cause itch, pain, and soreness to touch.They may also become irritated and appear infected.Treatment for early keloids can include a combination of steroid injections, radiation, and other methods.Some keloids can be surgically removed, but many grow back.Keloids may be caused by surgical wounds, burns, acne, vaccinations, piercings, and tattoos.Keloids can also occur without a known cause. FOR MORE INFORMATIONKeloid and hypertrophic scars https://dermnetnz.org/topics/keloids-and-hypertrophic-scar/Keloid