Keloid Center - Ellicott City, MD
Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City * Frederick N Pearson MD  Carolyn J Pass MD  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Thuy V Nguyen MD  Allison Linquist MD  David Strobel MD  Columbia Dermatology Center  Melanie L Adams MD PA  Anita L Henderson MD  Jeffrey G Middleton MD  William Dvorine MD  Mitchell Klapper MD  Emanuel H Silverstein MD PA  Larry H Gaston MD  Barbara K Honig  Barbara K Honig  Thomas B Day MD  Clinical Associates PA Pikesville  Risa Jampel MD PA  Irving D Wolfe MD  Dermatology Laser Center  Ciro R Martins MD  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  Joseph W Burnett MD  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Mercy Medical Center Dermatology  Mercy Medical Center Dermatology  Lawrence R Feldman MD  Charlotte Modly MD  Regina Anderson MD  Monte S Meltzer MD  Warwick L Morison MD  Warwick L Morison MD  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Bonnie S Epstein MD  Cylburn E Soden MD  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  William G Brown Dermatology Associates LLC  William G Brown Dermatology Associates LLC  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Herbert L Kronthal MD  Albert K Wong MD  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Mark H Lowitt MD LLC  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Gerald W Newman MD LLC  Stephen R Damm MD  Clinical Associates PA Towson  Drs Simmons-O'Brien & Orlinsky LLC  Drs Simmons-O'Brien & Orlinsky LLC  M Eugene Tudino MD  Stanley J Miller MD  Michael Radowsky MD  John Skouge MD PA  Bruce E Beacham MD  Robinson & Max Dermatology PA  Robinson & Max Dermatology PA  Saif U Syed MD  Clinical Associates PA Towson  Clinical Associates PA Towson  Israel S Eckman MD  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Greater Washington Dermatology  Center for Dermatology & Skin Care of Maryland  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  David A Spott MD  Ronald A Katz MD  North Baltimore Dermatology Advanced Dermatology Bel-Air  North Baltimore Dermatology Advanced Dermatology Bel-Air  Bethesda Dermatopathology Lab  Irmina C Boulier MD  Ronald N Shore MD  Debra A Coats-Walton MD  Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Poulton Acri & Smith MDs LLC  Poulton Acri & Smith MDs LLC  Poulton Acri & Smith MDs LLC  Lynda M Crawford MD  Derm Associates PC  Derm Associates PC  Derm Associates PC Ellicott City, MarylandUpcoming 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 Ellicott City
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