Keloid Center - Saginaw, MI
Saginaw 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 Saginaw * Connie J Braun MD  Valley Urgent Care  Saginaw Valley Dermatology PC  All Seasons Skin & Surgery Center  Robert G Lee MD  Midland Dermatology  MidMichigan Dermatology  Kevin Gaffney MD & Scott Karlene MD  Alan R Berlin DO  Patrick A Wegman MD  John Love MD  Robert M Soderstrom MD  Memorial Medical Associates  Walter F Barkey MD  Saginaw Bay Dermatology  Silverton Skin Institute  Skin & Vein Center  Roberts Dermatology  Stanley S Roland DO  Gregory F Piro DO  Mitchell A Rinek MD  Doctors Approach Dermatology & Laser Center  Enhanced Aesthetics  Brighton Dermatology  Brighton Dermatology  Richard S Schwartz MD PC  Susan H Klemmer MD  Louis C Chiara MD  Hart Dermatology  William F Heckert DO PC  William F Heckert DO PC  Cosmetic Dermatology & Vein Center  Annette C LaCasse DO  Dermatology Center of Lake Orion  Arnold C Fellman MD PC  Gale Dermatology Clinic  Drs Marvin Siegel & Michael Siegel  Drs Marvin Siegel & Michael Siegel  Dermatology Associates of Macomb Oakland  Dermatology Associates of Macomb Oakland  Dermatology Associates of Macomb Oakland  Dermatology Associates of Macomb Oakland  Lynn Sikorski DO  Jolanta Malinowski MD & Stephen Sturman MD  Jolanta Malinowski MD & Stephen Sturman MD  Henry Ford Health System Dermatology  Henry Ford Health System Dermatology  Great Lakes Dermatology  Carl J Cohen 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  Associated Dermatology  Drs Chapman, Kleinsmith & Watnick  Associated Dermatology  Associated Dermatology  Drs Chapman, Kleinsmith & Watnick  Associated Dermatology  Drs Chapman, Kleinsmith & Watnick  Cynthia Chow MD  Lisa Meils MD  Forche & Michels MDs  Forche & Michels MDs  Myron Kopin MD  Joseph A Stutz MD  North Oakland Dermatology  Fred M Novice MD  Bingham Farms Dermatology  Franklin Dermatology  Franklin Dermatology  Franklin Dermatology  Franklin Dermatology  Farmington Dermatologists  Neldagae Chisa MD  Farmington Dermatologists  Rochester Dermatology Clinic  Rochester Dermatology Clinic  Rochester Dermatology Clinic  Edward Ruiz MD  Consultants in Dermatology  Consultants in Dermatology  Arthur W Gulick MD  Dermatology Associates  Ann Arbor Dermatology  Denis B Hart MD  Skin Cancer Center of Southeast Michigan PC  Somerset Dermatology Institute  Indira C Misra-Higgins MD & Daisy R Ramos MD  Ali Moiin MD  Indira C Misra-Higgins MD & Daisy R Ramos MD  Ramos & Associates  University of Michigan Dermatology  University of Michigan Dermatology  University of Michigan Dermatology  University of Michigan Dermatology  University of Michigan Dermatology  University of Michigan Dermatology Saginaw, MichiganUpcoming 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 Saginaw
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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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