Keloid Center - Athens, GA
Athens Dermatologist Doctors for KeloidType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Athens * Athens Area Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Lockman Dermatology  Lockman Dermatology  Dermatology of Athens PC  Dermatology of Athens PC  Joyce Thomas MD  Joy B Chastain MD  Shenara Sexton MD  Georgia Dermatologic Surgery Centers PC  MCG Medical Associates Lake Oconee Village  MCG Medical Associates Lake Oconee Village  Toccoa Clinic Medical Associates Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Northeast Georgia  Lanier Medical Clinic  Lanier Medical Clinic  North Atlanta Dermatology  North Atlanta Dermatology  North Atlanta Dermatology  North Atlanta Dermatology  Dermatology Center of Newton  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Toccoa Clinic Medical Associates Dermatology  Women's Wellness at Toccoa Clinic  North Georgia Dermatology  North Georgia Dermatology  Gwinnett Dermatology  Gwinnett Dermatology  Gwinnett Dermatology  Gwinnett Dermatology  Gwinnett Dermatology  East Metro Dermatology  Dermatology Associates Of Rockdale  Premiere Dermatology & Surgery LLC  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Robert McClure MD  Georgia Dermatology Center  David B Pharis, MD, PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Thomas G Hill MD PC  Atlanta Skin Care Specialists  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants  North Atlanta Psychiatry & Corinne G Smith MD  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants  Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery  Steven S Thomas MD  Crescent Centre Dermatology  Crescent Centre Dermatology  Edmund R Clement MD  Vickie M Brown MD  Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center LLC  Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center LLC  Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center LLC  Eileen S Niren MD  Atlanta Dermatology Vein & Research  Christine Glavey MD  Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center PC  Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center PC  Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center PC  Aesthetic Specialty Centre  Aesthetic Specialty Centre  Robert Kelleher MD  Dunwoody Dermatology  John F O'Brien MD  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  Tara Dermatology Center  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  Tara Dermatology Center  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  Southern Crescent Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  David S Bryant MD  Peter C D'Aubermont MD  Russell Harris MD PC  Peachtree Dunwoody Dermatology  Metropolitan Dermatologic Surgery  Raymond Caputo MD  Perimeter Dermatology PC  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Perimeter Dermatology PC Athens, GeorgiaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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KeloidWhat is a keloid?Keloids can be considered to be "scars that don't know when to stop." A keloid, sometimes referred to as a keloid scar, is a tough heaped-up scar that rises quite abruptly above the rest of the skin. It usually has a smooth top and a pink or purple color. Keloids are irregularly shaped and tend to enlarge progressively. Unlike scars, keloids do not subside over time.
What is the difference between a keloid and a hypertrophic scar?After the skin is injured, the healing process usually leaves a flat scar. Sometimes the scar is hypertrophic, or thickened, but confined to the margin of the wound. Hypertrophic scars tend to be redder and may subside by themselves (a process which can take one year or more). Treatment such as injections of cortisone (steroids) can speed this process. Keloids, by contrast, may start some time after the injury and extend beyond the wound site. This tendency to migrate into surrounding areas that weren't injured to begin with distinguishes keloids from hypertrophic scars. Keloids typically appear following surgery or injury, but they can also appear spontaneously or as a result of some slight inflammation, such as an acne pimple on the chest (even one that wasn't scratched or otherwise irritated). Other minor injuries that can trigger keloids are burns and piercings.
What are the signs and symptoms of keloids?Keloids are raised and look shiny and dome-shaped, ranging in color from pink to red. Some keloids become quite large and unsightly. Aside from causing potential cosmetic problems, these exuberant scars tend to be itchy, tender, or even painful to the touch. What is the cause of keloids?Doctors do not understand exactly why keloids form in certain people or situations and not in others. Changes in the cellular signals that control g... Recommended Reading Related to KeloidItching (itch) facts
What is an itch?Itch is an irritation in the skin that elicits an urge to scratch. Itches are a common problem and can be localized (limited to one area of the body) or gen... Other Related Keloid ArticlesEmergency Contact for Athens
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