KELOID

CAUSES

• A keloid can be considered a *scar gone wild*
• A mass scar tissue that has raised, firm, and irregular shape.
• A keloid occurs most often as a result of trauma or surgery, minor cuts, acne, burns, or vaccination sites.
• A keloid forms because the overproduction of connective tissue at the affected site

SYMPTOMS & SIGNS

• Keloids are usually raised and look shiny
• They are mostly pink to red
• They can be itchy, tender, or even painful to touch

PROGNOSIS

• Keloids are harmless cosmetic problems and do not become cancerous
• Once they stop growing they won't start growing again unless injured

TREATMENTS

• Keloids usually don't need treatment
• If they do bother your you can freeze, steroid injections, radiation, silicone, and laser treatments