Personalized treatment plans that consider individual risk factors and the specific characteristics of the scars are essential for optimizing outcomes[3]. Keloid: A type of raised scar that grows ...

“Silicone is believed to create a protective barrier that reduces transepidermal water loss, keeping the skin hydrated and helping to soften and flatten raised scars over time ...

Hypertrophic Scars: Thick, raised scars that develop due to excessive collagen production during the healing process. Keloids: A type of raised scar that extends beyond the original wound site ...

In an exciting advancement for dermatological science, researchers have uncovered the pivotal role of vitamin D and the ...

including raised scars (keloids or hypertrophic scars), flat scars, tunneled or ropelike scars, pink scars, and/or brown scars,” says Jacqueline Watchmaker, MD, a fellow of the American Academy ...

Steroid Injections Steroid injections are commonly used for treating raised acne scars, such as keloids or hypertrophic scars. These injections can help reduce swelling, flatten the scars ...

Corticosteroid Injection. Used only for hypertrophic scars or keloids, a series of injections with medicinal steroids may shrink an inflamed raised scar. Any Baylor Medicine Dermatologist can inject a ...

In an exciting advancement for dermatological science, researchers have uncovered the pivotal role of vitamin D and the enzyme CYP24A1 in the development of keloid scars—an elusive and ...