Keloid Center - East Point, GA
East Point 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 East Point * Georgia Dermatologic Surgery Centers PC  Perimeter Dermatology PC  Alvin H Clair MD  Atlanta Center of Dermatology & Medispa PC  Atlanta Dermatopathology & Pathology  Buckhead Dermatology PC  Metro Atlanta Dermatology Group PC  Midtown Medical Associates LLC  Tara Dermatology Center  Family Dermatology of Fayetteville  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  Georgia Skin Specialists  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  Georgia Skin Specialists  Georgia Skin Specialists  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  Peachtree Dermatology Associates PC  Peachtree Dermatology Associates PC  Peachtree Dermatology Associates PC  Peachtree Dermatology Associates PC  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Dermatology Affiliates PC  Dermatology Affiliates PC  Dermatology Affiliates PC  Atlanta Skin Care Specialists  John F O'Brien MD  Kenya H Anders MD  Babcock Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Premiere Dermatology & Surgery LLC  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Gardner Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Piedmont Physicians at Yorktown  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Metropolitan Dermatologic Surgery  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Perimeter Dermatology PC  Metropolitan Dermatologic Surgery  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Atlanta West Dermatology PC  Fayette Area Dermatology  Fayette Area Dermatology  Cobb Dermatology  Raymond Caputo MD  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Peter C D'Aubermont MD  Russell Harris MD PC  Peachtree Dunwoody Dermatology  Crescent Centre Dermatology  Crescent Centre Dermatology  Finan Dermatopathology Lab  Finan Dermatopathology Lab  Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery  Thomas G Hill MD PC  Steven S Thomas MD  Northside Dermatology  Dunwoody Dermatology  Southern Crescent Dermatology  David S Bryant MD  Robert Kelleher MD  Tara Dermatology Center  Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center PC  Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center PC  Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center PC  Amr A Agha MD  Dermatology Consultants PC  Marietta Dermatology Associates PA  Northwest Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Specialist  Skin Cancer Specialists PC  Marietta Dermatology Associates PA East Point, GeorgiaUpcoming 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 KeloidIntroduction to burnsThe skin has an important role to play in the fluid and temperature regulation of the body. If enough skin area is injured, the ability to maintain that control can be lost. The skin also acts as a protective barrier against the bacteria and viruses that inhabit the world outside the body. The anatomy of the skin is complex, and there are many structures within the layers of the skin. There are three layers:
The amount of damage that a burn can cause depends upon its location, its depth, and how much body surface area that it involves.... Other Related Keloid ArticlesEmergency Contact for East Point
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