What are Keloids, and what removal treatment options are available?
Keloid scars can cause patients to feel self-conscious about how they look. They may also be painful or develop in areas where they itch or become bothersome. At Eternal Dermatology and Aesthetic Center, our team helps with patients in Columbia, MD and Washington D.C to get a definitive diagnosis of their condition as well as discuss possible treatment options such as keloid removal.
What are Keloids?
Dr. Ife Rodney is the expert in keloid treatment in the DMV area. Keloids are a type of scar tissue that forms as a result of abnormal healing in response to skin injury. They are presented as raised, thick, and smooth growths that can be pink, purple, or red in color. Keloids can vary in size and shape and may develop on any part of the body.
Are Keloids hypertrophic scars?
Keloids are often confused with hypertrophic scars, which have similar characteristics but do not extend beyond the boundaries of the original wound. However, keloid scars tend to grow beyond the site of the initial injury and may continue to enlarge over time.
What risk factors can contribute to Keloid scarring?
While anyone can develop keloids, specific factors increase a person’s risk of developing them. These may include:
• Genetics. People with a family history of keloids are more likely to develop them. Studies have shown that certain genes related to the production and regulation of collagen, the main protein in scar tissue, can increase the risk of keloids.
• Skin type. People with darker skin tones (Fitzpatrick skin types IV-VI) are more likely to develop keloid scars due to increased melanin production and higher levels of collagen.
• Age. Keloids tend to first appear in younger individuals, typically between ages 10-30, but may occur at any age.
• Location of injury. Areas where there is constant tension on the skin, such as the chest, shoulders, and earlobes, are more prone to developing keloids.
• Type of injury. Keloids might develop from any type of skin injury, including burns, piercings, acne scars, or surgical wounds.
Is there a Keloid Removal treatment available?
Eternal Dermatology and Aesthetic Center of Fulton, Maryland, is excited to offer an option to patients looking to have keloid scars removed. We suggest an innovative treatment method involving a series of steroid injections that directly target the keloid tissue. These injections reduce inflammation and shrink the scar tissue. This treatment is often combined with other treatments, such as cryotherapy, laser therapy, or surgical removal, for optimal results.
Who can I contact to learn more about Keloid Scar Removal near me?
Keloid scars can be challenging to remove and may recur even after successful treatment. However, with proper treatment, the symptoms and appearance of keloids can significantly improve. Call (301) 479-6544 to request a visit with Dr. Ife Rodney and her team at Eternal Dermatology and Aesthetic Center at 11711 E. Market Pl., Suite 100, Fulton, Maryland. We are located in Fulton, Maryland, and proudly serve patients from Columbia, Ellicott City, Laurel, Clarksville, Silver Spring, and the greater Baltimore and Washington D.C. metropolitan areas.