Keloids – Keloid scars

Keloids (Keloids Scar; Dermal Fibrotic Lesion)

What keloid scars?

Keloids is a buildup of scar tissue on the skin wound, beyond. Keloids may vary in size from one to several centimeters. They are not harmful to health, causing only cosmetic problems.

Keloids can occur anywhere, but most often they are found at:

• Earlobes;
• Shoulders;
• Upper back;
• Breasts;
• Back of the head and neck.

Keloids – causes

The presence of scars is part of the normal process of wound healing. In keloid scars, scar tissue grows in an uncontrolled manner. The scar continues to grow even after the wound healing. The growth of excess tissue can continue for weeks or months.

Risk Factors keloids

Keloids are more common in people of African American, Asian, Hispanic. They are also more likely to occur in people aged 10-30 years.

Factors, which increase the risk of keloids include:

• Deep skin wounds from infections, burns or surgical scars;
• Acne scars, vaccinations, or chickenpox;
• Family history.

Keloids – symptoms

Keloids often begin as small lumps at the site of skin damage. They gradually grow beyond the edges of the wound.

Most people overgrown tissue is the only symptom of keloid scar. Some people may have other symptoms, such as:

• Pain;
• Burning;
• Itch;
• Sensitivity in place the appearance of keloid.

Diagnosis of keloid scars

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical examination. You may be referred to a dermatologist. It can confirm the diagnosis and to help in the removal of keloid scars. Removal of keloids has been a plastic surgeon.

Your doctor may order a biopsy, to rule out other possible problems, such as swelling of the skin or other skin diseases.

Keloids – treatment

Some keloids may disappear by themselves, but this is rare. If not interfere keloid, they do not need treatment.

Large or irritating keloid scars can be surgically removed. Most keloids after surgery again begin to grow. Other treatments may help prevent relapses. Means of prevention after the treatment of keloids include:

Injections of corticosteroids for the treatment of keloids

These injections are often held in conjunction with the operation. They are repeated every 3-4 a week for six months. Steroids help reduce itching and pain, and slow the scarring.

Radiation therapy for the treatment of keloids

Your doctor may take a course of radiotherapy after surgery, to stop the growth of tissue. Nonetheless, radiation therapy – This limited treatment option, because radiation adversely affects the healthy tissue.

Medications for the treatment of keloids

Medicines, to help prevent re-growth of keloids after surgery include:

• Verapamil – injected directly into the keloid;
• Ftoruracil – injected directly into the keloid;
• Imiquimod – cream, is applied to the affected area.

Prevention of keloid scars

To reduce the likelihood of formation of keloids:

• Avoid skin injuries;
• Immediately properly treat cuts or scrapes;
• Avoid unnecessary cosmetic surgery;
• Do not apply tattoos on the body, not pierce your ears or other areas of the body.