Keloid Center - Cedar Park, TX
Cedar Park 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 Cedar Park * Eric Adelman DO PA  Anderson Mill Dermatology  Loen Star Dermatology  Spicewood Dermatology PA  Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Ladera Park Dermatology PA  Ladera Park Dermatology PA  Austin Dermatology Clinic PA  Capital Dermatology  Zoltan Trizna MD  Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Balcones Dermatology Associates PA  Balcones Dermatology Associates PA  Susan Dozier MD  Balcones Dermatology Associates PA  Austin Dermcare  Austin Dermcare  Balcones Dermatology Associates PA  Michael Jarratt MD  Balcones Dermatology Associates PA  Austin Dermcare  Austin Dermcare  Austin Dermcare  John J Ghidoni MD  Bryan L Townsend MD  Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Jaculeen A Dano MD  Austin Skin Institute  Zimmet Vein & Dermatology  Bee Caves Dermatology  Austin Regional Clinics  Austin Dermatology Associates  Hendrix & Schulze MDs  Hendrix & Schulze MDs  Georgetown Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Central Texas Dermatology Clinic  Austin Regional Clinics  Southwest Skin & Cancer Clinic  Anne Epstein MD  Austin Diagnostic Clinic South  Eric Adelman DO PA  Dermatology & Skin Laser Center  Lone Star State Dermatology Clinic  Mary Evers DO  Scott & White Northside Clinic Dermatology  John Tieman MD  Walter C Anderson III MD  Magnon & Ross MDs  Magnon & Ross MDs  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Michael W Braden MD & Michael Majors MD  Michael W Braden MD & Michael Majors MD  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Patricia A Burden MD  Drs Limmer  Drs Limmer  Drs Limmer  Drs Limmer  Gregory W Thompson MD  Joseph R Peterson MD  WellMed at Greenway Park  The Liposurgery Clinic  Alamo Dermatology  Samuel Adelman MD  Ronald Ressmann MD  Joseph E Knipper MD  Castle Hills Dermatology  Scott C Duncan MD  Castle Hills Dermatology  MacGregor Medical Center  James W Mason MD  Bonnie B Furner MD  Dermatology of San Antonio  Dermatology of San Antonio  San Antonio Dermatology & Laser Center  San Antonio Dermatology & Laser Center  San Antonio Dermatology & Laser Center  South Texas Skin Cancer Center  San Antonio Dermatology & Laser Center  Calvin L Day Jr. MD  Jean Bluestein MD  San Antonio Skin & Cancer Clinic  Hughes Dermatology  Hughes Dermatology  Dr Menendez & Dr Stawowy  San Antonio Skin & Cancer Clinic  San Antonio Skin & Cancer Clinic  UT Medicine San Antonio  Vivian Bucay MD Cedar Park, TexasUpcoming Local Events2012-06-06
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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 Cedar Park
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Acne (Pimples)
- Acne is a localized skin inflammation as a result of overactivity of oil glands at the base of hair follicles. This inflammation, depending on its location, can take the form of a superficial pustule (contains pus), a pimple, a deeper cyst, congested pores, whiteheads, or blackheads. Treatments vary depending on the severity of the acne.
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Burns (First Aid)
- Burns are categorized by severity as first, second, or third degree. First degree burns are similar to a painful sunburn. The damage is more severe with second degree burns, leading to blistering and more intense pain. The skin turns white and loses sensation with third degree burns. Burn treatment depends upon the location, total burn area, and intensity of the burn.
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Itching
- Itching can be a common problem. Itches can be localized or generalized. There are many causes of itching to include: infection (jock itch, vaginal itch), disease (hyperthyroidism, liver or kidney), reactions to drugs, and skin infestations (pubic or body lice). Treatment for itching varies depending on the cause of the itch.
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Scars
- Scar formation is a natural part of the healing process after injury. The depth and size of the wound incision and the location of the injury impact the scar's characteristics, but your age, heredity and even sex or ethnicity will affect how your skin reacts.
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Ingrown Hair
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