Keloid Center - Richmond, VA
Richmond 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 Richmond * Royal Dermatology & Aesthetic Skin Care  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Specialist  Avenues Dermatology  Commonwealth Dermatology PC  Commonwealth Dermatology PC  Commonwealth Dermatology PC  Commonwealth Dermatology PC  Commonwealth Dermatology PC  Affiliated Dermatologists of Virginia  Affiliated Dermatologists of Virginia  Affiliated Dermatologists of Virginia  Hanover Dermatology PC  Hanover Dermatology PC  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Yvonne Knight MD  Zen Lo Dermatology  Dr Christine A Rausch  Midlothian Dermatology  B T Reams MD  Dominion Dermatology PC  Dominion Dermatology PC  Immediate MD PLLC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Petersburg Dermatology PC  Dermatology Center of Williamsburg  Schumann Dermatology Group  Stevens & Stevens MDs  Stevens & Stevens MDs  The Dermatology Center  Dermatology Associates of Fredericksburg  Dermatology Specialists  Dermatology Specialists  Dermatology Specialists  Dermatology Specialists  Dermatology Specialists  Dermatology Consultants of Gloucester  Lakeview Medical Center Inc  William J Shields MD  Bruce E Fuller MD  Chauncey A McHargue MD  Amir A Bajoghli MD  Richard J Hwang MD  Charlottesville Dermatology  Charlottesville Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology of Charlottesville  Charlottesville Dermatology  Associates In Dermatology  Associates In Dermatology  Tompkins Edmonds & Menon MDs  Tompkins Edmonds & Menon MDs  John R Shrum MD  Katherine A Treherne MD  Dermatology PLC  Dermatology PLC  Frederick N Quarles MD  Dermatology PLC  Dermatologic Surgery of Central Virginia  Joseph W Musgrave MD  UVA Dermatology  UVA Dermatology  UVA Dermatology  UVA Dermatology  Albemarle Dermatology Associates LLC  Albemarle Dermatology Associates LLC  Albemarle Dermatology Associates LLC  Albemarle Dermatology Associates LLC  John W Brady MD  Northern Virginia Dermatology Vein & Surgery Center  Charles F Payne Jr. MD  Jerome M Parsons MD  Lisa D Sherman MD  Randolph W Stark MD  Marvin Chadab MD  Inia Yevich-Tunstall MD  Robert N DeAngelis MD  Prince William Dermatology, PC  Prince William Dermatology, PC  Internal Medicine Associates of Northern Virginia  Julie P Henry MD & Paul Kravitz MD  Julie P Henry MD & Paul Kravitz MD  Dermatology Associates of Northern Virginia  Dermatology Associates of Northern Virginia  Sung Won Yoon MD  Alexandria Landmark Duke Dermatology  Alexandria Landmark Duke Dermatology Richmond, VirginiaUpcoming 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 Richmond
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