keloids consist of hard, raised scars that may be slightly pink or whitish. These may itch and be painful, and some keloids can grow to be quite large.
facial keloids more common in Caucasians and relatively uncommon in Asians. African Americans are more likely to develop keloids on the legs or feet than either Asians or Caucasians
Keloids often require no treatment. Keloids may be reduced in size by freezing , external pressure, corticosteroid injections, laser treatments, radiation, or surgical removal.
Keloids will grow regardless if you rub them or not.
There is no completely effective way to treat keloids or to prevent their formation.
My sister has keloids. She had a tattoo to cover her keloid. It looks fine.
Keloids occur most frequently in individuals of African-American descent and in those with darker skin. They are more common in Polynesians and Chinese than in people from India or Malaysia.
No. Keloids are benign (noncancerous), fibrous skin tumours. If it is cancerous, it is not a keloid.
No. Keloids are tough, fibrous masses on and under the skin that hurt and/or itch and look like an inflamed scar.
Keloids are sharply elevated, irregularly shaped, progressively enlarging scars. They are known to happen because of burns or types of radiation injuries.
Keloids typically appear following surgery or injury, however scar formation is a natural part of the healing process after injury.
The prognosis for scar treatment depends on factors including the type and severity of the scar. Keloids may return, and all scars are permanent.
the tragus piercing is done on cartilage and if you know you form keloids you should avoid cartilage piercings because they have a high chance of forming keloids