Keloid Scarring: Why the Number of Men with Keloids Became Equal to Women Suffering Keloid Scarring

Men and women are at equal risk of keloid scarring. For the first time, the number of men and women reporting keloids is the same.

Why?

Ear piercing.

Men adopted the look of a stud or hoop and the rate of keloid scarring among men jumped to the level of women. Keloid scar treatment jumped, too.

A silicone keloid scar treatment gel or cream for earlobes has advantages.

1. The healing effect of silicone on keloids is well-documented.
2. It is far easier to use a gel on an earlobe keloid than attempt to tape on a silicone. sheet, which is the older method of keloid scar removal.
3. It is the least expensive of the proven effective therapies.
4. Both male and female earlobes respond well to silicone keloid scar removal.

Why are earlobes prone to keloids?

Keloid scarring develops in even the most minor skin injuries, such as a piercing hole. Keloid rates are highest among teens and young adults, attributed to body piercing.