Keloids are thick, raised scars that grow beyond the boundaries of the original injury. They develop when the skin produces too much collagen during healing, causing the scar to expand over time. This ...

A gene that may offer a better understanding of how keloid scars develop has been discovered, potentially opening the door to improved treatment for the often painful, itchy and tender scars. The ...

Keloids are fibrotic scars that extend beyond the boundaries of the original wound, often causing physical disfigurement and ...

Previously unidentified genes that may be responsible for keloid scarring have been uncovered by researchers, a discovery that could unlock the mystery of keloid development and provide insight for ...

When I had a small skin tag removed from my chest about 20 years ago, I didn’t know I was prone to keloids, a type of raised scar. But I developed one right in the spot where the skin tag was, and ...

Shamea Morton’s radiant brown skin is the color of cocoa. And her beautiful daughter Shya shares that same rich complexion. But like many Black women, Shamea’s melanin puts her at a higher risk for ...

Q: I have a keloid on my shoulder that makes me very self-conscious. Are there treatments other than surgery? A: Keloids are raised overgrowths of scar tissue that usually appear at the site of a skin ...

Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit have identified a gene that may offer a better understanding of how keloid scars develop and potentially open the door to improved treatment for the often ...

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 ...

Keloids are among the most conspicuous types of scars thanks to their raised appearance. They're also one of the more challenging types of scars to minimize, since cortisone injections or laser ...

DETROIT - Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit have identified a gene that may offer a better understanding of how keloid scars develop and potentially open the door to improved treatment for ...