What is Keloid?

Keloid is a scar consisting mainly of type I and some type III collagen, along with elastin, fibronectin and proteoglycans. The scar represents itself as a raised area in the place of the former wound. Keloids are benign tumors that can spread far beyond the original wound. They are solid and rubber or shiny appearance and move from pink to red to dark brown color. Celid scars are often accompanied by sharp pain and itching and in some cases they may disrupt movement, especially if it is through the joint. Rarely can be made spontaneously. Keloids have fifteen times more often in people with very high pigmentation of the skin and those African origin may have an increased risk of creating keloids, regardless of their skin color. People can develop keloid at any age, even if they are less likely to be up to 11 years old.

There is no treatment for celoids scars. In extreme cases, for example, when KeloiD infects and turns into an ulcer, surgery may be performed, but there is at least 50% chance of recurrence in surgically removed keloids and a recurring scar can be even greater than the original. The earlier treatment begins to reduce or eliminate keloids, the better the prognosis. If possible, prevention is the best procedure against keloids. A person with a history of keloids should avoid cosmetic piercings or other body adjustments, including irrelevant operations, and should take special care with healing wounds.

keloids can be treated with a number of local applications, including aspirin paste, tea tree oil, silicone dressings and natural mucin. Compression therapies in which the bandages are worn firmly above the scar can reduce Keloid's appearance. More invasive therapeutic options include cryosurgia, laser or radiation therapy and steroid injection, interferon or chemotherapy drug Fluorouracil.