Keloid (cont.)
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
growth and proliferation may be related to the process of keloid formation, but
these changes have not yet been characterized scientifically.
Which people are most susceptible to keloids?
Keloids are less common in children and the elderly. Although people with
darker skin are more likely to develop them, keloids can occur in men and women
of all skin types. In some cases, the tendency to form keloids seems to run in
families.
In which area of the body are keloids most likely to
appear?
Keloids develop most often on the chest, back, shoulders, and earlobes. They
rarely develop on the face (with the exception of the jawline).
Keloids and piercing
Keloids can develop following the minor injuries that occur with body
piercing. Since doctors do not understand the precise reasons why some people
are more prone to develop keloids, it is impossible to predict whether
piercing
will lead to keloid formation. Although there are some families which seem prone
to form keloids, for the most part, it's impossible to tell who will develop a
keloid. One person might, for instance, develop a keloid in one earlobe after
piercing and not in the other. It makes sense, however, for someone who has
formed one keloid to avoid any elective surgery or piercing, especially in body
areas prone to scarring.
Is keloid prevention possible?
The best way to deal with a keloid is not to get one. A person who has had a
keloid should not undergo elective skin surgeries or procedures such as
piercing. When it comes to keloids, prevention is crucial, because current
treatments are often not completely successful and may not work at all.
Next: Is keloid removal necessary? What are the treatments
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