Keloid Center - Kent, WA
Kent 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 Kent * South Lake Clinic  Renton Dermatology Clinic  Renton Dermatology Clinic  Renton Dermatology Clinic  South Lake Clinic  South Lake Clinic  James R Philp MD  Virginia Mason Federal Way  Virginia Mason Federal Way  Family Skin Clinic  Elie Levy MD PC  Elie Levy MD PC  Robert K P Chow MD  Puyallup Dermatology Clinic  Puyallup Dermatology Clinic  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Puget Sound Institute Of Pathology  Susanne L Gee MD  Westside Dermatology  Westside Dermatology  Virginia Mason Bellevue Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Madison Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Hair Transplant Seattle  Skin Surgery Center  Complexion Care Center  Pacific Medical Centers  Madison Skin & Laser Center  Skin Surgery Center  Madison Skin & Laser Center  Pacific Medical Centers  Dorothy Yang MD  The Polyclinic Dermatology  The Polyclinic Dermatology  The Polyclinic Dermatology  The Polyclinic Dermatology  Virginia Mason Skin Care Dermatology  The Polyclinic Dermatology  Virginia Mason Skin Care Dermatology  The Polyclinic Dermatology  Skin Cancer Clinic of Seattle  Issaquah Dermatology  Stanley J Bunas MD  Russell Caldwell MD  Bellevue Dermatology Clinic  Group Health Dermatology  John P Hackett MD  Group Health Dermatology  Group Health Dermatology  Group Health Dermatology  Bellevue Dermatology Clinic  Janet L Rogge MD  Seattle Dermatology Center  Cosmetic Surgery of Issaquah  Seattle Cancer Care Alliance  Eastside Dermatology  Eastside Dermatology  Eastside Dermatology  Eastside Dermatology  Charles G Hubbell MD  James M Komorous MD  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  NorthWest Face  Jeng-Yue Chang MD  Laser Treatment Centers  Lake Washington Dermotology  Lake Washington Dermotology  Laser Treatment Centers  Kirkland Dermatology Associates  Kirkland Dermatology Associates  Kirkland Dermatology Associates  Bernstein Cosmetic Surgery Center  Bernstein Cosmetic Surgery Center  The Polyclinic  Cascade Eye & Skin Center Kent, WashingtonUpcoming 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 Kent
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