Derangements of wound healing can lead to overgrown, large scars and keloids

A keloid is a type of scar involving an overgrowth of fibrous tissue at the site of a healed skin injury.

Keloids are most frequently associated with:

• burns,
• surgical procedures,
• vaccinations,
• insect bites
• tattoos

Keloids can occur anywhere, but seen more frequently in areas of increased skin tension, such as the neck, upper chest and shoulders.

Treatment includes :

• conservative (creams containing oils from onion; compression bandages),
• surgical (steroid injections; cryotherapy; laser therapy),
• psychotherapy
• a combination of the above-listed methods

Keloids often pose a serious clinical and cosmetic problems, which can have a negative effect on the patient's psyche.

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