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26 Απρ 2023 · A keloid sometimes referred to as a keloid scar, is a tough heaped-up scar that rises quite abruptly above the rest of the skin. It usually has a smooth top and a pink or purple color. Keloids are irregularly shaped and tend to enlarge progressively. Unlike scars, keloids do not regress over time.
30 Δεκ 2023 · To heal a keloid, try applying vitamin E oil or cream to the area twice daily for 2-3 months, which can help shrink the scar. You can also wear a silicon gel sheet over the keloid for 10 hours per day for several months to reduce its size and appearance.
A keloid scar is a firm, smooth, hard growth that occurs as a result of excessive scar formation. Keloids occur after skin injury; rarely, keloids can occur spontaneously without any significant preceding skin injury.
Keloids grow beyond the original wound and are unlikely to regress whilst hypertrophic scars are limited to the area of damaged skin. View pictures of keloids an hypertrophic scars in the gallery below.
13 Ιουλ 2023 · Your doctor might recommend applying a pressure pad or a silicone gel pad to a wound while it's healing. Adults need to take these preventive steps for six months after skin injury, and children up to 18 months. Applying pressure earrings to your earlobes after an ear piercing helps prevent keloids.
A keloid can feel uncomfortable, itchy, or painful. If a keloid develops over a shoulder or other joint, it can limit how far you can move. Many people simply dislike the way keloids look. Here’s what you can expect when you see a board-certified dermatologist for treatment.
13 Ιουλ 2023 · For newer keloids, the first treatment option might be compression dressings made from stretchy fabric or other materials. This method is also used after surgery to remove keloids. The goal is to reduce or prevent a scar by putting pressure on the wound as it heals.
