Keloid Center - Coral Springs, FL
Coral Springs 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 Coral Springs * Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  RSB Dermatology Inc  The Center for Dermatology  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  The Center for Dermatology  The Center for Dermatology  Skin & Cancer Associates  South Florida Skin & Laser Center  Advanced Cosmetic Laser Center  M Lipman & G Zellman MDs  M Lipman & G Zellman MDs  Skin & Cancer Associates  Alan M Fischer Dermatology  Skin & Cancer Associates  Pamela A Rousseau MD  Jay H Brachfeld MD  Michele J Moraes MD & Brian C Moraes DO  Boca Raton Skin Institute  Stacy J Frankel MD PA  Bauman Medical Group  Jeffrey Marcus MD  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dan H Meirson MD  Hecker Dermatology Group  Hecker Dermatology Group  Berens Medical Center Inc  Peter D Sarbone MD  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Andrew R Altman MD PA  Evan Schlam MD & Edward Schlam MD  Evan Schlam MD & Edward Schlam MD  Buchbinder Dermatology Center  Buchbinder Dermatology Center  Waterman Dermatology  Dermatologic Laser and Surgery Center  Dermatologic Laser and Surgery Center  Dermatologic Laser and Surgery Center  Shagen Abovyan MD  Lauderdale Dermatology  Tamara L Gmitter MD  Sukal Skin Institute  Oakland Medical & Cosmetic Center  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Skin & Cancer Associates  Russel S Glaun MD PA  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Tobi Richman-Steinhardt MD  Thomas S Breza MD  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Boca  Dermatology Associates of Boca  Boca Raton Skin & Laser Center  Peter G Ballas II MD  Shino Bay Cosmetic Dermatology & Laser Institute  Peter L Babinski MD  Murray D Smith MD  Natura Dermatology & Cosmetics  Mark S Bernhardt MD  Glenn B Sterling MD  Boca Raton Dermatology  Martin Dermatology  Jackie M Tripp MD PLC  Dr. Richard Rubenstein  Dermatology of Boca  Dermatology of Boca  Skin & Cancer Associates  Nelson Charlie MD PA  Jeffrey M Scricca MD  Skin & Cancer Associates  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Seymour Munzer MD  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Drs Sobel & Sofman  Drs Sobel & Sofman  Norman Minars MD  Norman Minars MD  Norman Minars MD  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Skin Cancer Treatment Center  Boynton Beach Skin Institute  Pineapple Grove Aesthetics & Dermatology Coral Springs, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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 Coral Springs
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