What are Keloid/Surgical Scars?

Keloid scars are bumpy colored scars formed by dense fibrous tissue. They usually result from the healing of a skin injury and are more prevalent in Asians, Hispanics, African Americans and those with darker skin types. Keloid scars tend to reoccur if they are surgically removed and they usually extend beyond the boundaries of the original injury. Keloid scars can continue to grow over time, whereas surgical and other types of scars typically do not get any bigger or worse over time.

Surgical scars are raised scars that present after a surgery or other deep cut in the skin. Surgical scars typically remain within the boundaries of the original incision and may also shrink and lose pigment over time.

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Causes of Keloids and Surgical Scars

Keloids and surgical scars are caused by the excess production of collagen bundles at the site of an injury or trauma. These collagen bundles typically occur in areas of the skin that do not heal well.

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