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  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 itself after a cut, scrape, burn, or sore. You can also get ...
    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 
    ... indicate a need for scar revision include: A keloid , which is an abnormal scar that is thicker ... and texture than the rest of the skin. Keloids extend beyond the edge of the wound and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002991.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. 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 form keloids more readily than lighter skinned individuals. These patches ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2521.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. 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 form keloids more readily than lighter skinned individuals.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2519.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Keloid (VisualDX)  
    Discover keloids, raised scars that occur due to abnormal healing of the skin. Learn about their causes, symptoms, and ...
    https://www.skinsight.com/.../adult/keloid?Imiw9cApl?Imiw9cApl - External Health Links
  7. 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
  8. 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 be reduced in size by freezing (cryotherapy), ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9865.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Keloids (American Academy of Family Physicians)  
    Scars/Specifics ... Scars ... After Surgery/Learn More ... After Surgery ... American Academy of Family Physicians
    https://familydoctor.org/condition/keloids/?adfree=true - External Health Links
  10. Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars (American Osteopathic College of Dermatology)  
    Scars/Specifics ... Scars ... American Osteopathic College of Dermatology
    https://www.aocd.org/page/KeloidsAndHypertroph? - External Health Links
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