Keloid Center - Hacienda Heights, CA
Hacienda Heights 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 Hacienda Heights * Jen-Yee Shen MD  Gene J Lin MD  Preferred Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente  Kaiser Permanente  Richard H Chu MD  Tommy H Chen MD  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  Charles Salinger MD  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  Advanced Skin Care Medical Ctr  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  Magan Medical Clinic  Jacob Rispler MD  Boston Dermatology  California Dermatology Center  Amar Medical Group  Talbert Medical Group  Fernando B Canon MD  David B Friedman MD  Irene Lao MD  David A Voron MD Inc  Dong Chang MD  Fortunata Mendoza MD  Lawrence Nichols MD  Dean F Murphy MD  Sid Danesh MD  Lo Medical Group  Downey Dermatologic Medical Group Inc  Downey Dermatologic Medical Group Inc  Edward M Kramer MD  Alexander Miller MD  Gerard Nat MD  Douglas A Blose MD  Daniel E Gormley MD  Kaiser Permanente Allergy & Dermatology  Facey Medical Group San Gabriel  Lawrence M Schall MD  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Fair Oaks  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Care of Southern California  Elisa Yoo MD  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Marion Quinn & Heather Butler MDs  Dr David Denenholz Inc  Dr David Denenholz Inc  Dr David Denenholz Inc  Marion Quinn & Heather Butler MDs  Robert B Seltzer MD  Dr David Denenholz Inc  Robert Mitchell Miller MD Inc  Robert Mitchell Miller MD Inc  Bennett & Shim MDs  James R Esther MD  Lenore Kakita MD  Paul J McAndrews MD  Advanced Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Bennett & Shim MDs  Huntington Dermatology Group  Christiaan P Hallman MD  Huntington Dermatology Group  Marilyn A Mehlmauer MD & Sogol Saghari MD  Marilyn A Mehlmauer MD & Sogol Saghari MD  Huntington Dermatology Group  Talbert Medical Group  Leopold G Hernandez MD  Grall Medical Clinic  Suwapang Pattummadith MD  Tien Nguyen MD  Alto Care Medical Group  USC Norris Cancer Center & Hospital Dermatology  USC Norris Cancer Center & Hospital Dermatology  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Cheryl L Effron MD  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Dermatology Associates of Southern California Inc  Dermatology Associates  LAC & USC Medical Center  LAC & USC Medical Center  Pacific Coast Dermatology  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Alan W Heller MD Hacienda Heights, CaliforniaUpcoming 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 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 Hacienda Heights
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