Keloid Center - Plainfield, NJ
Plainfield 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 Plainfield * George I Weinberger MD  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Richard R Eisenberg MD  Robbie Beth Drossner MD  Summit Medical Group  Summit Medical Group  Center For Dermatology & Laser Surgery  Livingston Dermatology Associates  Warren Dermatology Associates  Warren Dermatology Associates  Warren Dermatology Associates  Warren Dermatology Associates  Livingston Dermatology Associates  Warren Dermatology Associates  Livingston Dermatology Associates  Warren Dermatology Associates  Thelma G Warshaw MD  The Dermatology Center  Advanced Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology  Jane M Lee MD  Jane M Lee MD  Joseph Strauch MD  Clark Dermatology  Dermatology Consultants of Summit LLC  Cosmetic Skin & Surgery Center  Eva B Stahl MD  RWJUMG Dermatology  RWJUMG Dermatology  Avenel Dermatology  Central Jersey Skin Care Associates  Dermatology Affiliates  Joan P Noroff MD  Douglas Pravda MD  Associates in Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery of Essex & Union  Associates in Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery of Essex & Union  Associates in Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery of Essex & Union  Academic Dermatology  Victor Silverstein MD  Steven M Herzberg MD  George Kihiczak MD  MSKCC at Basking Ridge  Penelope J Cohen MD  Dermatology Consultants  Dermatology Consultants  Accredited Dermatology Group of Central NJ PA  Affiliated Dermatologists  Center for Dermatology PA  Adrian L Connolly MD  Affiliated Dermatologists  Affiliated Dermatologists  Affiliated Dermatologists  Center for Dermatology PA  Affiliated Dermatologists  Stephanie Silos-Badalamenti MD PhD LLC  Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery Center  Bonnie B Kazam MD  Robert E Marinaro MD  Alan J Liftin MD  Henrietta E Abel MD  Emily M Altman MD  Advanced Dermatology Associates PA  The Dermatology Group PC  Advanced Dermatology Associates PA  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Sandy S Milgraum MD  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Dermatology & Laser Center of Northern N  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Livingston Dermatology Associates  Drs Weinstein & Rothfleisch  Drs Weinstein & Rothfleisch  Princeton Dermatology Associates  R Stephen Seibt MD  Dermatology Associates of Morris PA  Dermatology Associates of Central Jersey  Dermatology Associates of Morris PA  Dermatology Associates of Morris PA  Dermatology Associates of Central Jersey  Dermatology Associates of Morris PA  Dermatology Associates of Morris PA  Juan G Vaillant MD  Dermatology Associates of Morris PA  James J Milbauer MD  Ira H Gouterman MD  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC Plainfield, New JerseyUpcoming 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 Plainfield
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