Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Key Takeaways Silicone gel sheets can help prevent scars from growing into keloids ...

If you’ve ever discovered a raised scar that extends past your original wound (whether it be a surgical scar, piercing, or run-of-the-mill cut), you might have a keloid. This abnormal-looking rapid ...

The typical dose regimen of triamcinolone acetonide is 10 mg per linear centimeter of keloid every 2 to 6 weeks until clinical resolution. Triamcinolone acts by a variety of mechanisms to reduce ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Is there a cure for keloids? My husband is 56 and has several keloids on his body, but there is one on his chest that has gotten considerably larger over the years and causes the most ...

Scars are often romanticized as proof of our battle wounds and a sign of strength, with plenty of sayings out there to prove it. Sure, time heals all wounds—but sometimes it still leaves behind a scar ...

Previously unidentified genes that may be responsible for keloid scarring have been uncovered by researchers, a discovery that could unlock the mystery of keloid development and provide insight for ...

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A gene that may offer a better understanding of how keloid scars develop has been discovered, potentially opening the door to improved treatment for the often painful, itchy and tender scars. The ...

Keloids are among the most conspicuous types of scars thanks to their raised appearance. They're also one of the more challenging types of scars to minimize, since cortisone injections or laser ...

A keloid is a scar that continues to grow beyond the original wound. Unlike a typical scar, which flattens and fades over time, a keloid becomes raised, firm, and may spread into surrounding healthy ...

Dear Dr. K: I am a 46-year-old African-American man with keloids on my chest. My first problem is that I don”t like how they look. But I”m also worried about other effects — are keloids a threat to my ...

Individuals over 18 years old who have keloids are needed for a research study investigating the effect of a laser treatment on keloids. Participation involves digital photographs, treatment with a ...