Risk factors for keloid scarring

SKĐS - Keloid scars are raised scars that protrude above the skin's surface due to excessive fibrous tissue growth compared to the wound, resulting in scarring.

What are keloid scars?

Keloid scars are raised, rough-looking scars on the skin's surface caused by excessive proliferation of fibrous tissue compared to the size of the wound. Specifically, when the skin is injured, fibrous tissue forms to heal the wound. However, in some people, this fibrous tissue proliferates excessively, forming a hard, shiny mass called a keloid scar.

Currently, around 100 million people worldwide are left with scars due to surgery or injury, with 15% of cases involving excessive fibrous tissue development into hypertrophic or keloid scars. Keloid scars can occur at any age and in any location on the body, but are most common in areas such as the shoulders, earlobes, chest, cheeks, and buttocks.

Keloid scars on the earlobe are usually round and firm, while those on other parts of the body have a flatter surface. However, on some parts of the body such as the neck, abdomen, and ears, keloid scars may move slightly when touched. Keloid scars extend beyond the boundaries of the original wound, invading the surrounding normal skin. Although keloid scars are not harmful to health, they can cause patients to feel self-conscious, especially on the arms and legs.

Risk factors for keloid scarring

Risk factors for keloid scarring include:

• People with brown or black skin: Keloid scars are more common in people with brown or black skin.
  
• Having a personal or family history of keloid scarring: Keloid scarring can be hereditary, meaning that if parents have keloid scars, their children may also have them. If a person already has one keloid scar, there is an increased risk of developing others.
  
• Under 30 years old: Keloid scars can occur at any age, however, the age range of 10-30 is when keloid scars are most likely to form due to increased collagen activity.
  
• Pregnancy: Hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy increase the risk of keloid formation.
  

Can keloid scars be treated?

Keloid scars do not harm the patient's physical health, but they can significantly affect their appearance.

Keloid scars appear as thick, irregular scars, often on the earlobe, shoulder, cheek, or between the breasts. The skin is shiny, hairless, rough, and raised.

The size varies depending on the size of the initial wound and when the keloid scar stopped growing.

Keloid scars on the earlobe are usually round and firm, while those on other parts of the body have a flatter surface. However, on some parts of the body such as the neck, abdomen, ears, and cheeks, keloid scars may move slightly when touched.

Keloid scars extend beyond the boundaries of the original wound, invading adjacent normal skin. Although keloid scars are not harmful to health, they cause patients to feel self-conscious, especially on the arms, legs, and face. Their texture varies; they can be soft, hard, or flexible. Patients experience itching, pain, and discomfort.

Keloid scars are benign tumors (not cancerous), however, keloid scars are difficult to completely cure and often grow back even after surgical removal.

There are many methods for treating keloid scars, and patients should consult a dermatologist to choose the most suitable treatment.

In summary: Keloid scars do not harm the patient's physical health but can significantly affect aesthetics and cause psychological distress. Prevention or early treatment is key to achieving the best treatment results. Patients need to understand that, even with treatment, keloid scars can persist for many years or recur. Therefore, if you have ever had keloid scars, you should be careful when having skin wounds. If surgery is necessary, you should consult with doctors to prevent keloid scarring.

Currently, around 100 million people worldwide are left with scars due to surgery or injury, with 15% of cases involving excessive fibrous tissue development into hypertrophic or keloid scars. Keloid scars can occur at any age and in any location on the body, but are most common in areas such as the shoulders, earlobes, chest, cheeks, and buttocks.

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