How to remove Keloids?
Keloid is an irregular, fibrous growth of the dermis, resembling an exaggerated hypertrophic scar which grows beyond its limits. In clinical practice, two varieties of keloids are seen: • The cicatricial variety arising from previous injury, burns, bites, pydermas, acne or scars. An acne keloid is a specific entity in itself (see chapter 11). • Spontaneous. Some authorities doubt their spontaneous origin, and feel that primary wounds being very minute, escape notice. Trauma is caused, in such case, by mosquito bites, scratching, friction, pressure, bruising etc. Certain races have an inherent predisposition to keloids, e.g., Negroes and Indians, and so also certain families and individuals. The sites of choice are the sternal region and the shoulders, though keloids can develop any where on the body.
