Keloid Center - Woonsocket, RI
Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket * Woonsocket Medical Center  Dermatology Care Specialists Inc  Ocean State Dermatology Associates  Ocean State Dermatology Associates  Daniel E Viders MD PC  Lydia L Klufas MD  University Medical Group  Frank A Veltri MD  University Medical Group  University Medical Group  University Medical Group  Pomerantz & Toback MDs  Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology of Rhode Island LLC  Pomerantz & Toback MDs  Pomerantz & Toback MDs  Marla C Angermeier MD  University Dermatology Inc  Rhode Island Dermatology & Laser Medicine  Paul T Zaydon MD  University Dermatology Inc  University Dermatology Inc  B Allen Flaxman MD  University Dermatology Inc  University Dermatology Inc  University Dermatology Inc  University Dermatology Inc  Hines Dermatology Associates Inc  University Dermatology Inc  Ellen H Frankel MD & Michael A Bharier MDs  Ellen H Frankel MD & Michael A Bharier MDs  Seth Feder MD  University Medical Group  Ami B Muehlberg DO  University Dermatology Inc  Louis A Fragola Jr. MD  University Dermatology Inc  Eugene Schoenfeld MD  University Dermatology Inc  University Medical Group  University Medical Group  West Bay Dermatology LTD  Dermatology Professionals Inc  Dermatology Professionals Inc  Dermatology Professionals Inc  Dermatology Professionals Inc  Dermatology Professionals Inc  West Bay Dermatology LTD  Medical Associates Of Rhode Island  Newport Dermatology  James K Herstoff MD  Louis V Colavecchio MD Woonsocket, Rhode IslandUpcoming 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 Woonsocket
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