KEYLORD SKIN SKIN
The doctor will usually make the diagnosis of a keloid just by looking at the skin so no tests are needed. Multiple keloids may develop, especially after acne or chickenpox, although most people only have one or two. A keloid may continue to grow for months or years. A keloid can appear within 3-4 weeks of a skin wound, but can take a year or longer to appear. They can be skin-coloured, pink/red/maroon, or darker than the surrounding skin. If they are located over or near a joint, they can restrict movement. Once they have stopped growing there is usually no discomfort. While keloids are growing, they may feel itchy, prickly and/or sore. at least one other member of their family has keloids). Studies have shown that 5-10% of Europeans with keloids have a positive family history (i.e. Not usually, but the tendency to develop keloids can run in families. may appear or enlarge during pregnancy.most commonly arise between puberty and 30 years of age.are more likely to affect people who have previously had a keloid if their skin is damaged again.are most likely to form following burns, acne scars and wounds that become infected or where the skin becomes significantly tight whilst healing.are more common after skin injury on the upper chest, breastbone (sternum), shoulders, chin, neck, lower legs and earlobes (especially after ear piercing).There are some risk factors that increase the likelihood of a person developing keloids. Only a minority of people develop keloids. people of African, Asian, or Hispanic descent). They can affect anyone, but they are more common in some groups (e.g. This is not fully understood, but keloids happen when there is over production of collagen (the skin’s structural protein).
Spread beyond the original area of skin damage.Can develop after very minor skin damage, such as an acne spot, or sometimes without any obvious trauma to the skin (spontaneous keloids).However, a keloid (also called a keloid scar) is the name given to a scar that overgrows and becomes larger than the original wound. It is not uncommon for a scar to become slightly thick and raised. Initially, the colour and texture may differ from the surrounding skin but this usually flattens and fades with time. It explains what they are, what causes them, what can be done about them, and where more information about them can be found. Please note that some of the treatment options in this leaflet may not be available on the NHS.Īs a wound heals, scar tissue forms. This leaflet has been written to help people understand more about keloids.
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