Keloid Center - Metairie, LA
Metairie 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 Metairie * Patricia Farris MD  Patricia Farris MD  Poole Dermatology APMC  Jessica Coller Ochsner MD  Ochsner Clinic  Ochsner Clinic  Ochsner Clinic  Academic Dermatology Associates LLC  Academic Dermatology Associates LLC  Academic Dermatology Associates LLC  Academic Dermatology Associates LLC  Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology  Edward F Pitard MD  Applewhite Dermatology  Rose Dermatology & Laser LLC  Bopp Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery  Bopp Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery  John H Counce II & Ashley N Counce MDs  John H Counce II & Ashley N Counce MDs  Drs Hickham Terezakis & Williams  Drs Hickham Terezakis & Williams  Drs Hickham Terezakis & Williams  Tulane Family Health Center  Vance Anthony Marinello MD  I Ricardo Martinez MD PhD  Richard N Sherman MD  William P Coleman III MD  Audubon Dermatology  Audubon Dermatology  Uptown Dermatologist & Aesthetics  Uptown Dermatologist & Aesthetics  Carter D Paddock MD  Harris M Blackman MD LLC  Koppel Dermatology  Koppel Dermatology  Koppel Dermatology  Gulf South Medical & Surgical Institute  Gulf South Medical & Surgical Institute  Gulf South Medical & Surgical Institute  Gulf South Medical & Surgical Institute  Gulf South Medical & Surgical Institute  Robert M DeBellevue MD APMC  Westside Dermatology  Westside Dermatology  Westside Dermatology  William Burroughs MD  Laplace Dermatology Clinic  Drs McBurney Ragland & Hilton  Drs McBurney Ragland & Hilton  Drs McBurney Ragland & Hilton  Gary R Brown MD  Robert J Grieshaber MD  Tulane Dermatology Clinic  Baldone Reina Dermatology  Baldone Reina Dermatology  Northshore Dermatology Clinic  Benson Dermatology & Skin Cancer  Hammond Dermatology Center  Jones & Mora MDs  Jones & Mora MDs  Lee Grafton MD  Dermatology & Allergy Clinic  Dermatology & Allergy Clinic  Dermatology & Allergy Clinic  Louisiana Dermatology Associates LLC  Louisiana Dermatology Associates LLC  Louisiana Dermatology Associates LLC  Alexander Dermatology Clinic  Calais Dermatology Associates  Calais Dermatology Associates  The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC Dermatology  The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC Dermatology  The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC Dermatology  The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC Dermatology  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic  Laurie H Harrington MD Metairie, LouisianaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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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 Metairie
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Acne (Pimples)
- Acne is a localized skin inflammation as a result of overactivity of oil glands at the base of hair follicles. This inflammation, depending on its location, can take the form of a superficial pustule (contains pus), a pimple, a deeper cyst, congested pores, whiteheads, or blackheads. Treatments vary depending on the severity of the acne.
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Burns (First Aid)
- Burns are categorized by severity as first, second, or third degree. First degree burns are similar to a painful sunburn. The damage is more severe with second degree burns, leading to blistering and more intense pain. The skin turns white and loses sensation with third degree burns. Burn treatment depends upon the location, total burn area, and intensity of the burn.
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Itching
- Itching can be a common problem. Itches can be localized or generalized. There are many causes of itching to include: infection (jock itch, vaginal itch), disease (hyperthyroidism, liver or kidney), reactions to drugs, and skin infestations (pubic or body lice). Treatment for itching varies depending on the cause of the itch.
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Scars
- Scar formation is a natural part of the healing process after injury. The depth and size of the wound incision and the location of the injury impact the scar's characteristics, but your age, heredity and even sex or ethnicity will affect how your skin reacts.
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Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown hairs may be caused by improper shaving, waxing or blockage of the hair follicle. Symptoms and signs of ingrown hairs include itching, tenderness, and small red pus bumps. Ingrown hairs usually heal on their own, but topical antibiotics, chemical depilatories, and hair-removal laser may be used in the treatment of ingrown hairs.
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