Keloid Center - Columbus, OH
Columbus 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 Columbus * Downtown Dermatology  Downtown Dermatology  OSU Dermatology  Ann Zoretic Ansel MD  Neal Mastruserio MD  Robert C Rau MD  Central Ohio Skin & Cancer Inc  Buckeye Dermatology Inc  Buckeye Dermatology Inc  Buckeye Dermatology Inc  Columbus Dermatology Center Inc  Sandra Jones Wu MD Inc  Walker Dermatology Center LLC  Wendy D Schuen MD  Northeast Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Northeast Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Northeast Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Reflections  Eastside Dermatology & Skin Care Center  Eastside Dermatology & Skin Care Center  Dermatology Service  Eastside Dermatology & Skin Care Center  Westerville Dermatology  Westerville Dermatology  Andrew Quillin MD  Buckeye Dermatology Inc  Buckeye Dermatology Inc  Buckeye Dermatology Inc  Buckeye Dermatology Inc  Buckeye Dermatology Inc  Affiliated Dermatology Center  Center for Surgical Dermatology Inc  Center for Surgical Dermatology Inc  Center for Surgical Dermatology Inc  Center for Surgical Dermatology Inc  Center for Surgical Dermatology Inc  Center for Surgical Dermatology Inc  Center for Surgical Dermatology Inc  Center for Surgical Dermatology Inc  Central Ohio Skin & Cancer Inc  Central Ohio Skin & Cancer Inc  Central Ohio Skin & Cancer Inc  Central Ohio Skin & Cancer Inc  Central Ohio Skin & Cancer Inc  Central Ohio Skin & Cancer Inc  Central Ohio Skin & Cancer Inc  Dermatology Cosmetic Surgery Of Dublin Inc  Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center  Dermatologists of Greater Columbus  Dermatologists of Greater Columbus  Dermatology of Central Ohio  Delaware Smith Clinic  London Avenue Specialty Care Center  Barrett & Geiss Dermatology Inc  Barrett & Geiss Dermatology Inc  Licking Memorial Dermatology  Licking Memorial Dermatology  Smith Clinic  David W Knox MD  James F Rohrer MD  Associated Dermatology Inc  Advanced Dermatology of North Central Ohio  Mansfield Dermatology  John P Hibler DO  Beavercreek Dermatology  Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio Inc  Dermatology & Allergy Physicians of Ohio  Dayton Skin Surgery Center  The Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center Inc  The Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center Inc  Samia W Borchers MD  Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio Inc  Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio Inc  Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio Inc  Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio Inc  Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio Inc  Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio Inc  Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio Inc  Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio Inc  Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio Inc  Karl K Kellawan MD  Ibrahim M Zayneh MD  Ibrahim M Zayneh MD  Wright State Dermatology  Wright State Dermatology  Wright State Dermatology  Wright State Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology  Dickerson Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology of Ohio  Advanced Dermatology of Ohio  Advanced Dermatology of Ohio  Wright State Dermatology  Dermatology Office  Dermatology Office  Blodgett Dermatology Inc  Cleveland Clinic Wooster  Comprehensive Dermatology  Group Health Associates  Group Health Associates Columbus, OhioColumbus is the capital and largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the state's third largest metropolitan area, behind Cleveland and Cincinnati. It is the county seat of Franklin County, although parts of the city also extend into Delaware and Fairfield counties. Named for explorer Christopher Columbus, the city was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and assumed the functions of state capital in 1816. Upcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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 Columbus
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