Keloid Center - Prescott, AZ
Prescott 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 Prescott * Southwest Skin & Cancer Institute  Sunwest Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Arizona Dermatology  Arizona Dermatology  Arizona Dermatology  Mackenzie Dermatology  Miller Clinic Ltd  Affiliated Dermatology  Affiliated Dermatology  Affiliated Dermatology  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Alliance Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Bryan R Upegraff  Banner Arizona Medical Clinic Dermatology & Ophthalmology  Banner Arizona Medical Clinic Dermatology & Ophthalmology  Arrowhead Dermatology  Arrowhead Dermatology  Arrowhead Dermatology  Arizona Skin Surgery  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Arizona Skin Specialists  Arizona Skin Specialists  Catherine A Fisher MD  Advanced Desert Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  North Valley Dermatology LLC  North Valley Dermatology LLC  Banner Arizona Medical Clinic Surgery, Urology & Dermatology  Precision Dermatology  Solomon Dermatology Inc  Glenn K Yarbrough MD  Dermatology Associates  Alliance Dermatology  West Dermatology  Paradise Valley Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  North Mountain Dermatology  North Mountain Dermatology  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Northern Arizona Dermatology Center  Northern Arizona Dermatology Center  Northern Arizona Dermatology Center  Northern Arizona Dermatology Center  AZ Advanced Dermatology  AZ Advanced Dermatology  AZ Advanced Dermatology  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Adriana K Holy MD  Arizona Skincare Physicians  Scottsdale Institute For Cosmetic Dermatology  North Scottsdale Dermatology Associates Inc  North Scottsdale Dermatology Associates Inc  Arrowhead Dermatology  Kenneth W Koldys MD  Mark Meyers MD  Scottsdale Skin & Cancer Center  Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group  Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group  Dermatology Clinic Ltd  Valley of the Sun Dermatology Inc  West Dermatology of Arizona  PCA Skin Center  Jerold L Powers MD  Eugene Leibsohn MD  Camelback Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Family Practice Specialists Ltd  Bosley Medical Institute  Peter J Casper MD  Ronald C Hansen MD  Brent Sloten DO PLLC  Brent Sloten DO PLLC  Medical Dermatology Specialists  Medical Dermatology Specialists  Rajiv Kwatra MD  Omni Dermatology  VanDyke Laser & Skin Care Prescott, ArizonaUpcoming 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:
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