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Results 1 - 10 of 957 for keloid OR scar
  1. Scars (National Library of Medicine)  
    A scar is a permanent patch of skin that grows over a wound. It forms when your body heals ... scrape, burn, or sore. You can also get scars from surgery that cuts through the skin, infections ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/scars.html - Health Topics
  2. Keloids 
    A keloid is a growth of extra scar tissue. It occurs where the skin has healed after an injury. ... Keloids can form after skin injuries from: Acne Burns Chickenpox Ear or body piercing Minor scratches Cuts ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000849.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Scar revision 
    Scar revision is surgery to improve or reduce the appearance of scars. It also restores function, and corrects skin changes ( ... Scar tissue forms as skin heals after an injury (such as an accident) or surgery. How much ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002991.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Keloid scar (image) 
    Keloids are an overgrowth of scar tissue at the site of a healed skin injury. They often create a thick, puckered effect simulating a tumor. Keloids may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9865.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Scar Revision: Understanding Facial Scar Treatment (American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)  
    Facial Injuries and Disorders/Treatments and Therapies ... Facial Injuries and Disorders ... Scars/Treatments and Therapies ... Scars ... American Academy of Facial Plastic ...
    https://www.aafprs.org/.../FacialRejuvenation/Scar/A/FR11.aspx - External Health Links
  6. Scar revision - series (image) 
    ... entire body, and acts as a protective barrier. Scar tissue forms as skin heals after an injury ( ... heredity; and skin characteristics including color (pigmentation). No scar can be removed completely. The degree of improvement ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100098_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Keloid - pigmented (image) 
    Keloids are overgrowths of scar tissue that follow skin injuries. Keloids may appear after such minor trauma as ear piercing. Dark-skinned individuals tend to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2521.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Cirrhosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver. Scar tissue forms because of injury or long-term disease. Scar tissue cannot do what healthy liver tissue does - make protein, help fight ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cirrhosis.html - Health Topics
  9. Keloid above the ear (image) 
    Keloids are overgrowths of scar tissue that follow skin injuries. Keloids may appear after such minor trauma as ear piercing. Dark skinned individuals tend to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2519.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Keloid - on the foot (image) 
    A keloid is a type of exaggerated (hypertrophic) scar that usually appears following an obvious injury. Keloids may expand beyond the margin of the scar ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2903.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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