Keloid Center - Port Saint Lucie, FL
Port Saint Lucie 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 Port Saint Lucie * Allergy Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Shamsher Singh MD  Mark R Kaiser MD PA  Water's Edge Dermatology  Water's Edge Dermatology  Treasure Coast Dermatology  Treasure Coast Dermatology  Family Allergy & Asthma  Connelly Skin Cancer Center  Dermatology Centers  Dermatology Centers  Dermatology Associates of theTreasure Coast  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Romagosa Dermatology  Romagosa Dermatology  Kelmar M Burge Jr. MD  Patrick Ottuso MD  The Aesthetic Dermatology Center  Neil S Heskel MD  Indian River Skin & Cancer Center  Elise C Hillmann MD  Richard Mayron MD  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Genesis Dermatology  New Age Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  A Center For Dermatology Cosmetic & Laser Surgery  Skin Cancer Center of The Palm Beaches  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Skin & Cancer Associates  Gardens Dermatology Center  Gardens Dermatology Center  Gardens Dermatology Center  Gardens Dermatology Center  Gardens Dermatology Center  Gardens Dermatology Center  Shauna Kranendonk MD  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Heather E Houck MD  James W Franks DO  Lewis H Kaminester MD  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Navarro Dermatology Skin & Vein Care  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Skin & Laser Associates of Palm Beach  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Island Dermatology & Laser Institute  Dermatology Center of Wellington PA  Dermatology Center of Wellington PA  Charles E Griff MD PA  Charles E Griff MD PA  Charles E Griff MD PA  Barry Kuttner MD  Barry Kuttner MD  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Ellis Gottesfield MD  Palm Beach Dermatology Institute  William I Roth MD  Boynton Beach Skin Institute  Boynton Beach Skin Institute  Joseph C Gretzula DO  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Boca  Dermatology Associates of Boca  Florida Dermatology Associates  Florida Dermatology Associates  Dr. Richard Rubenstein  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Advanced Dermatology Care & Cancer  Advanced Dermatology Care & Cancer  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Pineapple Grove Aesthetics & Dermatology  Joseph J Chanda MD  Anthony Porter MD  Melbourne Dermatology Center  Boca Raton Dermatology  Jackie M Tripp MD PLC Port Saint Lucie, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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 Port Saint Lucie
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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
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