Hypertrophic piercing bumps and keloid scars can look similar. However, there are various ways to differentiate them. Skin changes can occur at the site of piercings. Knowing how to tell the ...

A keloid develops when scar tissue builds up after a skin puncture or wound, such as after getting an ear piercing. It can appear as a firm, raised scar and may be larger than the wound that caused it ...

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Keloid scars form to protect injured skin, such as burns or acne scars. They may flatten over time, but some people may prefer to have them surgically removed. When skin is injured, fibrous tissue ...

DETROIT – African Americans are seven times more likely than Caucasians to develop an excessive growth of thick, irregularly shaped and raised scarring on their skin – known as a keloid – following ...

Tattoos can occasionally cause keloids, especially if you’re prone to them. Applying pressure garments or silicone sheets as the tattoo heals can minimize their appearance. There’s a lot of confusion ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: For some years, I have suffered from keloids. They formed on my breast after fatty cysts were removed. A plastic surgeon operated to remove the keloids, but the scars got worse and ...

Scars are often romanticized as proof of our battle wounds and a sign of strength, with plenty of sayings out there to prove it. Sure, time heals all wounds—but sometimes it still leaves behind a scar ...

Keloid scars are thick, irregular-looking scars that look larger than the original wound. They usually have a shiny, raised appearance and can cause minor discomfort. They range from flesh color to ...