These scars are called keloids.
And for some people, physical symptoms such as pain or itchiness can impact your psychological health.
These are referred to as spontaneous keloids.
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How Are Keloids Diagnosed?
Duration of Keloids
Keloids can continue to grow for months or even years.
They eventually stop growing but they do not disappear without treatment.
In some cases, as mentioned above, keloids can return after they have been removed.
Treatment and Medication Options for Keloids
Keloids generally do not need to be treated.
There is no one treatment that works best for all keloids.
Dermatologists typically tailor the treatment to the individual based upon factors such as age and key in of keloid.
Keloids are difficult to banish completely, and using more than one punch in of treatment often improves results.
Dermatologists therefore often recommend two or more types of treatments for their patients.
Here are two alternative and complementary therapies that have some science behind them.
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Research and Statistics: Who Has Keloids?
Its more common in the Amazon region and in South and Central American countries.
She practices medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology at her Minnesota medical practice, Tareen Dermatology.
Cosmetically, Tareen believes in subtle and natural aesthetic enhancements.
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She has written for Verywell, where she covered school-age parenting, and worked as an editor atParentingandWorking Mothermagazines.
