The keloid is a sequel that arises due to the skin injury. The most common symptoms of keloids are the pink stiff swelling accompanied by itching and pain. Keloid is an injury that can arise during the process of healing any wound and regardless of the cause or the size of the lesion keloid develops by calling fibroproliferative disorder.
They are usually harmless and although not contagious, can become an aesthetic problem that requires care. Learn more about the causes, keloid scars treatment and how to prevent the keloid.
What are the causes of keloid
The keloid appears due to excess production of disorganized collagen fibers which causes a type of hypertrophic scarring (high scarring). The keloid may arise from the ear hole, surgical wounds, burns, acne, chicken pox, small scratches, traumatic wounds and even areas of vaccination. Studies indicate the existence of hereditary and genetic factors that may influence the emergence and development of keloid and are even more common in Hispanic, black and Asian.
