Keloid Scars

Keloid scars are one of the most serious types of scars. There are often very large and can occur almost anywhere on the body. While these scars are benign they often appear as a large tumor or cyst. Unlike other abnormal scars such as Hypertrophic scars, Keloid scars can actually grow beyond the border of the original scar. This is because they are formed within the scar tissue and grow as a result of increased collagen production.

Typically, Keloid scars develop as a result of trauma to the skin such as a severe burn or cut. However, in some cases, Keloid scars can develop a result of a simple puncture wound such as an ear or nose piercing. In rare cases, Keloid scars form as a result of a simple scratch. Essentially, any minor trauma to the skin has the potential to form a Keloid scar including acne scars which affect millions of people world wide.

Those with Keloid scars often experience mild pain and itchiness. If you have a Keloid scar, there is a variety of ways to treat it including surgery and by applying a silicone scar treatment gel. Unfortunately, surgery is the only sure way to completely remove a Keloid scar. However, many people choose not to have surgery due to the fact that more than 50% of the time, the surgery scar forms into another Keloid scar.

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