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How is at risk for keloids?
They are most common in people with darker skin (i.e. people from West Africa or Southern India) & people usually develop them between the ages of 10 & 30. Both men & women are equally likely to have keloids.
Who gets keloids?
They are most common in people with darker skin (i.e. people from West Africa or Southern India) & people usually develop them between the ages of 10 & 30. Both men & women are equally likely to have keloids.
When do keloids form?
People usually develop them between the ages of 10 & 30. Keloids usually occur at the site of skin damage (e.g., acne, burns, chicken pox, cuts, insect bites, piercings, surgery, tattoos, vaccinations).
Are keloids benign or malignant tumors?
No. Keloids are benign (noncancerous), fibrous skin tumours. If it is cancerous, it is not a keloid.
If you have keloids is it likely that your child will develop one from circumcision?
Hopefully, not.
Do keloids have pus?
No. Keloids are tough, fibrous masses on and under the skin that hurt and/or itch and look like an inflamed scar.
How may the pattern of distribution of keloids be said to differ according to race?
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
Why does a keloid occur?
Keloids are benign (noncancerous), fibrous skin tumours. Keloids usually occur at the site of skin damage (acne, burns, chicken pox, cuts, insect bites, piercings, surgery, tattoos, vaccinations), although they can occur spontaneously.
If you have keliod skin can you get a tragus piercing?
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
Can you get a tattoo if you have keloid skin?
It would be best to speak to your doctor about it. The best way to avoid keloids is to not get piercings or tattoos. But if you really want one, consult a doctor first.
How may the incidence of keloids be said to differ according to race?
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.
If you have keloid skin can you get your ears pierced?
No, you should NOT get pierced if you have keloids. There is a good chance it will result in severe disfigurement and it is dangerous.
