Keloid Center - Rocklin, CA
Rocklin 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 Rocklin * Robert H Hargrove MD  Gregory M Bricca MD  Placer Dermatology & Skin Care Center  Lamont W Hornbeck MD  Alan Semion MD  Nancy L Page MD  C Stephen Goetz MD  David No MD  Joseph Cerny MD  Jon A Erickson MD  AnewSkin Dermatology  Randal W Anderson MD  Timothy E Baker MD  Robert L Burns MD  Capital Dermatology Medical Group  Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Bruce D Miller MD  Emil A Tanghetti MD  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Michael J Fazio MD  Sutter Medical Group  Midtown Dermatology  E Patrick Creehan MD  John A Kasch MD  Mercy Medical Group Allergy Dermatology & Pulmonology  William H Chan MD  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Elliott L Adams MD  UC Davis Medical Group Elk Grove  Sierraderm  Haines P Ely MD  Jenine L Tanabe MD  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Sutter North Medical Foundation  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Fremont Rideout Health Group  Woodland Healthcare  Woodland Healthcare  James D Kim MD  Abdalla Khourdaji MD  Elizabeth M Kass MD  William Abildgaard MD  Stuart I Jacobs MD  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Roland Hart MD  Balfour Dermatology & Day Spa Inc  Diablo Dermatology & Vein Specialists  Central Valley Dermatology  Richard D Zumwalt MD  Tracy Dermatology Medical Group  Curtis A Raskin MD Inc  Linda Davis-Reed MD  Linda Davis-Reed MD  North Valley Dermatology Center  North Valley Dermatology Center  North Valley Dermatology Center  Shirley L Van MD  Gary Wagner MD  Dermatology Affiliates  N Charles Diakon MD  Robert A Davis MD  Diane S Silver MD  Lewis H May II MD  Sutter Gould Medical Foundation  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Edward Becker MD  Edward Becker MD  Ross T Jackson MD Kaiser  Gary L Wright MD  A Premier Skin Care and Laser Center  Jeffrey T Bortz MD  Jerome R Potozkin MD  Renewal Dermatology & Laser  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Alexander Lewis MD  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Adam Wallach MD Rocklin, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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 Rocklin
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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
- Ingrown hairs may be caused by improper shaving, waxing or blockage of the hair follicle. Symptoms and signs of ingrown hairs include itching, tenderness, and small red pus bumps. Ingrown hairs usually heal on their own, but topical antibiotics, chemical depilatories, and hair-removal laser may be used in the treatment of ingrown hairs.
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