Keloid Center - Titusville, FL
Titusville 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 Titusville * Brevard Skin & Cancer Centers  Brevard Skin & Cancer Centers  Florida Dermatology Associates  Florida Dermatology Associates  Brevard Skin & Cancer Centers  Space Coast Dermatology  Atlantic Dermatology  MIMA Dermatology  MIMA Dermatology  Drs Knipe & Moskowitz  Davis Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Beachside Dermatology  Daniel B Seff DO  VA Healthcare Center Orlando  VA Healthcare Center Orlando  Alfredo E Gonzalez MD  Comprehensive Dermatology & Dermatologic Sur  Reflections Dermatology & Center for Skin Care  Jose V Lara MD  Bradley P Grant MD PA  Lawrence T Wagers MD  Osler Medical Inc  Rion J Forconi MD PA  Melbourne Dermatology Center  Anthony Porter MD  Joseph J Chanda MD  Thomas M Barnes MD  Derrow Dermatology  William J Grisaitis MD  Jerome A Africk MD  Jerri L Johnson MD PA  Heller Dermatology Center  Lake Mary Family Physicians  The Dermatology Group PA  The Dermatology Group PA  The Dermatology Group PA  The Dermatology Group PA  Steven M Price MD  Family Health Center  Central Florida Dermatology Associates  DrsTabas and MacFarland  DrsTabas and MacFarland  Knight Dermatology Institute  Drs Knipe & Moskowitz  Med Florida Dermatology  Med Florida Dermatology  Thomas G S Fiala MD  Randall Coverman MD  Associates in Dermatology  Aesthetic Dermatology PA  Center For Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Sidney Possick MD  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  James Taylor MD  Sharon A Stokes MD  Clifford W Lober MD  John L Meisenheimer MD  Sand Lake Dermatology Center PA  Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center  Associates in Dermatology  Ormond Beach Dermatology  Parks Dermatology Center PA  Parks Dermatology Center PA  Ronald Sherman DO  Associated Dermatologists PA  Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center PA  Dermatology Associates  Indian River Skin & Cancer Center  Neil S Heskel MD  The Aesthetic Dermatology Center  James D Morgan MD PA  Treasure Coast Dermatology  Treasure Coast Dermatology  Lake Wales Walk-In Medical Clinic  Family Allergy & Asthma  Patrick Ottuso MD  Kelmar M Burge Jr. MD  Lake Dermatology  Lake Dermatology  Central Florida Dermatology  Michel A Snyder MD  Nelson A Warner MD  Village Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery LLC  Vincent J Tripi DO  John A Cottam MD  Water's Edge Dermatology  Dermatology Health Care  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  American Institute of Dermatology PA  Watson Clinic LLP  Wilbur Reschly MD Titusville, FloridaUpcoming 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 Titusville
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Burns (First Aid)
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- 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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