Keloid Center - Rochester Hills, MI
Rochester Hills 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 Rochester Hills * Lisa Meils MD  Joseph A Stutz MD  Cynthia Chow MD  Myron Kopin MD  Rochester Dermatology Clinic  Rochester Dermatology Clinic  Rochester Dermatology Clinic  North Oakland Dermatology  Edward Ruiz MD  Drs Iacobelli & DiGregorio PC  Mohammad Ghaemi MD  Somerset Dermatology Institute  Indira C Misra-Higgins MD & Daisy R Ramos MD  Ali Moiin MD  Ramos & Associates  Indira C Misra-Higgins MD & Daisy R Ramos MD  Henry Ford Clinic Troy  Henry Ford Clinic Troy  Lori Fedoronko MD  Lifetime Dermatology  Skin & Vein Center  Neldagae Chisa MD  Dermatology Center of Lake Orion  Carl J Cohen MD  Dermatology Associates  Birmingham Dermatology  David Spurlin MD PLLC  Arnold C Fellman MD PC  Theodore A Golden MD  Koger Dermatology  Lynn Sikorski DO  Cosmetic Dermatology & Vein Center  Academic Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Center  Koprince Dermatology  Koprince Dermatology  Koprince Dermatology  Edward S Lerchin MD  Fred M Novice MD  Drs Marvin Siegel & Michael Siegel  Drs Marvin Siegel & Michael Siegel  Scott B Karlene MD PC  Joel J Harris DO  Bingham Farms Dermatology  Lenise Banse MD  Stanley S Roland DO  Skin Cancer Center of Southeast Michigan PC  Syed L Husain-Hamzavi MD  Syed L Husain-Hamzavi MD  Syed L Husain-Hamzavi MD  Syed L Husain-Hamzavi MD  Syed L Husain-Hamzavi MD  Anthony & Amy Cardellio DO  Anthony & Amy Cardellio DO  Dermatology Associates of Macomb Oakland  Dermatology Associates of Macomb Oakland  Drs Iacobelli & DiGregorio PC  Drs Iacobelli & DiGregorio PC  Michigan Center for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Bobbi D Edwards MD PC  Michigan Center for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Michigan Center for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Jeffrey M Shuster MD  Franklin Dermatology  Franklin Dermatology  Franklin Dermatology  Franklin Dermatology  Everett Simmons Jr. MD  Michigan Center for Dermatology  Michigan Center for Dermatology  Michigan Center for Dermatology  Michigan Center for Dermatology  Dermatology Warren  Dermatology Warren  Dermatology Warren  Heidelberg Dermatology  Heidelberg Dermatology  Associated Dermatology  Associated Dermatology  Associated Dermatology  Associated Dermatology  Susan H Klemmer MD  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Dermatology  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Dermatology  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Dermatology  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Dermatology  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Dermatology  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Dermatology  Drs Chapman, Kleinsmith & Watnick  Drs Chapman, Kleinsmith & Watnick  Drs Chapman, Kleinsmith & Watnick  Richard S Schwartz MD PC  Forche & Michels MDs  Forche & Michels MDs  Henry Ford Health System Dermatology  Henry Ford Health System Dermatology  Hart Dermatology  Farmington Dermatologists  Farmington Dermatologists  Shore Pointe Dermatology  Harper Dermatology Rochester Hills, MichiganUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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 Rochester Hills
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