Keloid Center - Florissant, MO
Florissant 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 Florissant * North County Dermatology  Jacquelyn B Garrett MD  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Daniel K Lane MD  Overland Medical Center  Jerome M Aronberg MD  Central Dermatology  Central Dermatology  John A Powell MD  Stephen M Palmer MD  Washington University Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Boonslick Medical Group Inc  First Capitol Dermatology  Madhavi Kandula MD PC  Oliver A McKee MD  Jason B Amato MD  Lester Reese MD  Premier Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  St Louis Dermatology & Surgery Center PC  St Louis Dermatology & Surgery Center PC  St Louis Dermatology & Surgery Center PC  St Louis Dermatology & Surgery Center PC  Karen E Forsman MD LLC  St Louis University Dermatology  St Louis University Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Karen E Forsman MD LLC  Washington University Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center Pediatric Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Joseph M Duvall MD  Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  P Louis Medler MD  Richard Walters MD PC  Mid-County Dermatology  Mid-County Dermatology  Lee S Portnoff MD PC  Robert E Ziegler MD  Dermatology Consultants PC  Sharon F Tiefenbrunn MD  Lawrence E Samuels MD Inc  Lawrence E Samuels MD Inc  Dermatology Health Center  Craig W Spenner MD  Laura E Wagner MD  Sunset Dermatology PC  St Charles County Dermatology  West County Dermatology Inc  West County Dermatology Inc  George J Hruza MD  West County Dermatology Inc  Erin Scott Gardner MD  Peter C Lee MD  Dermatological Care  Dermatological Care  Accurate Skin Clinic  Lewis C Vollmar MD  Dermatological Care  Advanced Dermatology  Chesterfield Valley Dermatology  Wildwood Dermatology  Town Center Dermatology  O'Fallon Dermatology Specialists  Dermatology At Winghaven  Dermatology At Winghaven  Dermatology At Winghaven  Lake St. Louis Dermatology  Lake St. Louis Dermatology  Patients First Health Care  Washington Dermatology Center  Southeast Missouri Dermatology  Southeast Missouri Dermatology  Southeast Missouri Dermatology Florissant, MissouriUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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 Florissant
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Burns (First Aid)
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