Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Certain people are prone to keloids, a type of raised scar caused by dysfunctional wound ...

Belly button piercing is a fashionable trend, but it is also essential to consider some potential side-effects, including infection, scarring, and allergic reactions. Ensure a safe and successful ...

Unlike regular scars, keloids extend beyond the boundaries of the original wound and often continue to grow. They can appear as firm, raised bumps that are pink, red, or darker than the surrounding ...

Hypertrophic scars and keloids are 2 forms of excessive cutaneous scarring that occur in predisposed individuals. The healing process varies greatly among patients, and the risk of a bad scar ...

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 ...

Dr. Anni Wong discusses approaches to effectively treat facial keloids and improve patient outcomes in Monroe Township and ...