Keloids are skin lesions or excessive fibrous tissue that develop during wound healing after surgery. A keloid appears as an irregular, firm, elastic lump on the skin, typically pink, red, or tan in color, and usually develops about a year after the wound has healed. Keloids can occur after acne, surgical procedures, vaccinations, burns, chickenpox, or even insect bites.
It most commonly occurs between the ages of 10 and 30. People with dark skin and those of African descent have a higher chance of developing keloids. The most common areas for keloids on the body are the front of the chest, shoulders, back, chin, ears, and lower legs.
TREATMENT:
Keloids are not harmful to health, but their appearance and potential for growth can be bothersome to the patient. The main treatments are:
1. Intralesional corticosteroid injections (injecting cortisone into the keloid using fine-tipped needles)
2. Cryotherapy (freezing treatment with liquid nitrogen)
3. Creams and dressings containing silicone.
Among existing treatments, cortisone injection into the keloid is preferred over other treatment forms because it leads to the most positive results while leaving minimal scarring.
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