Keloid Center - West Bloomfield Township, MI
West Bloomfield Township 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 West Bloomfield Township * Associated Dermatology  Associated Dermatology  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Dermatology  Associated Dermatology  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Dermatology  Associated 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  Henry Ford Health System Dermatology  Henry Ford Health System Dermatology  Forche & Michels MDs  Forche & Michels MDs  Great Lakes Dermatology  Drs Marvin Siegel & Michael Siegel  Drs Marvin Siegel & Michael Siegel  Lynn Sikorski DO  Franklin Dermatology  Franklin Dermatology  Franklin Dermatology  Franklin Dermatology  Fred M Novice MD  Annette C LaCasse DO  Bingham Farms Dermatology  Farmington Dermatologists  Farmington Dermatologists  Carl J Cohen MD  Louis C Chiara MD  Hart Dermatology  Consultants in Dermatology  Consultants in Dermatology  Jolanta Malinowski MD & Stephen Sturman MD  Jolanta Malinowski MD & Stephen Sturman MD  Skin Cancer Center of Southeast Michigan PC  Arnold C Fellman MD PC  Neldagae Chisa MD  Susan H Klemmer MD  Dermatology Associates of Macomb Oakland  Dermatology Associates of Macomb Oakland  Dermatology Associates of Macomb Oakland  Dermatology Associates of Macomb Oakland  Richard S Schwartz MD PC  Dermatology Associates  Somerset Dermatology Institute  Somerset Dermatology Institute  Ali Moiin MD  Somerset Dermatology Institute  David Spurlin MD PLLC  Birmingham Dermatology  Cosmetic Dermatology & Vein Center  Bobbi D Edwards MD PC  Koger Dermatology  Indira C Misra-Higgins MD & Daisy R Ramos MD  Indira C Misra-Higgins MD & Daisy R Ramos MD  Ramos & Associates  Dermatology Center PC  Everett Simmons Jr. MD  Lori Fedoronko MD  Ann Arbor Dermatology  Arthur W Gulick MD  Skin & Vein Center  Henry Ford Clinic Troy  Henry Ford Clinic Troy  Lifetime Dermatology  Dermatology Center of Lake Orion  Koprince Dermatology  Koprince Dermatology  Koprince Dermatology  Heidelberg Dermatology  Heidelberg Dermatology  Mohammad Ghaemi MD  Lisa Meils MD  Cynthia Chow MD  Joseph A Stutz MD  Myron Kopin MD  Rochester Dermatology Clinic  Rochester Dermatology Clinic  Rochester Dermatology Clinic  Syed L Husain-Hamzavi MD  Syed L Husain-Hamzavi MD  Syed L Husain-Hamzavi MD  Thomas P Waldinger MD  Helene C Dombrowski MD  North Oakland Dermatology  Drs Iacobelli & DiGregorio PC  Michael T Goldfarb MD  Joel J Harris DO  Johanna Karen & Thomas Chapel MDs  Johanna Karen & Thomas Chapel MDs  Johanna Karen & Thomas Chapel MDs  Edward Ruiz MD  Scott B Karlene MD PC  University Group Physicians Dermatology  Wayne State University Dermatology  University Group Physicians Dermatology  University Group Physicians Dermatology West Bloomfield Township, 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 West Bloomfield Township
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