Keloid Center - San Rafael, CA
San Rafael 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 San Rafael * Marin Dermatology Associates  Cosmetic & Laser Surgery Institute  Cheryl Tanasovich MD  Dermatology Consultants of Marin  Dermatology Consultants of Marin  Dermatology Consultants of Marin  Joseph Greenberg MD  Joseph Greenberg MD  Kaiser Foundation Hospital  Skintique  Julie A Winfield MD  Laub Dermatology & Aesthetics  Novato Dermatology Associates  Novato Dermatology Associates  UCSF VA Medical Center  VA Medical Center  Gerald A Gellin MD  Lawrence S Kaminsky MD  Drs Manber & Pollat  Dermatology Center  Drs Manber & Pollat  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  Quita V Cruciger MD  Drs Fields & Narurkar  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  Drs Fields & Narurkar  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Medical Center Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  UCSF The Comprehensive Cancer Center  Kathleen M Welsh MD  Ronald R Chappler MD  Siong Chiaun Lee MD  Michael K Burns MD  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  San Francisco Dermatology Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Union Square Dermatology  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  David J MacGregor MD  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center  Union Square Dermatology  San Francisco Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Richard Glogau MD  William W Kwan MD  Z Skin Center  Premier Dermatology  Premier Dermatology  James McCole MD  Marcus A Conant MD  Kathy Fang MD PhD  Camilla McCalmont MD  Camilla McCalmont MD  UCSF Family Medicine Center Lakeshore  Howard E Schwat MD  James D Jacobitz MD  David A Dall MD  John A Lenahan MD  Dermatology Associates  Advanced Dermatology Care  Ocean Medical Clinic  Greta F Clarke MD  Dermatology Associates Of Berkeley  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Paul D Hartman MD  West Oakland Health Center  Warren I Dotz MD  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Affiliates In Dermatology  Ervin H Epstein Jr. MD  Affiliates In Dermatology  Affiliates In Dermatology San Rafael, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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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 San Rafael
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