{"id":1603,"date":"2020-06-09T06:48:23","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T06:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1603"},"modified":"2020-06-10T07:09:43","modified_gmt":"2020-06-10T07:09:43","slug":"keloids-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/keloids-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention","title":{"rendered":"Keloids- Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Overview <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fibrous\ntissue called scar tissue grows around the wound to heal and protect the injury\nwhen skin injure. The extra scar tissue develops in some cases, producing\nsmooth, rough growths called keloids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keloids can\nbe considerably larger than the original cut. Most usually they are found on the\nchest, shoulders, earlobes and cheeks. Keloids, however, can affect any part of\nthe body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although\nkeloids are not harmful to your health, they may be causing cosmetic concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/keloids-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Symptoms\" title=\"Symptoms\">Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/keloids-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Causes\" title=\"Causes\">Causes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/keloids-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Risk_Factors\" title=\"Risk Factors\">Risk Factors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/keloids-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Complication\" title=\"Complication\">Complication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/keloids-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Prevention\" title=\"Prevention\">Prevention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms\"><\/span>Symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keloid scars\ntend to develop and grow slowly. It can take a few months, or even longer than\na year, for a keloid scar to appear. The proliferating scar may continue to\ngrow and spread for weeks, months or years. However, it is possible for a\nkeloid scar to grow and spread very quickly. They range in size from small dots\nto large growths of 12 inches or more. The most commonly appear on the ears,\nface, neck, shoulders, upper back, and chest. Scars on the upper trunk tend to\nbe the largest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common\nkeloid scar symptoms include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pain, itching or tenderness. Large scars can also limit movement\nof the affected body part.<\/li><li>Pink, red or purple colour. The scar is usually darker than a\nperson\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s normal skin tone. It may continue to darken with time and sun\nexposure.<\/li><li>Raised skin surface that feels different from surrounding skin.\nThe raised area is usually fixed in place, meaning you can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t move it. Larger\nkeloids can restrict movement.<\/li><li>Soft, rubbery or hard texture<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes\"><\/span>Causes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A keloid\nforms due to the skin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s exaggerated response to an injury. Even minor cuts can\ncause keloids. Some of the most common causes of keloids include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cuts Or Punctures, Including From Shaving<\/li><li>Burns<\/li><li>Incisions From Surgery<\/li><li>Insect Bites<\/li><li>Skin Conditions, Such As Acne<\/li><li>Chickenpox Or Diseases That Cause Scarring Of The Skin<\/li><li>Tattoos Or Piercings<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some keloids\nform without any apparent cause. Some keloids have been known to occur without\na skin injury. They may also crop up years after an injury has taken place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the\nskin gets wounded, it sends cells that make collagen to repair the wound.\nIdeally, the cells do their job and finish the damage, leaving a slight scar\nbehind. With keloids, cells in the skin keep growing even after the wound has\nhealed. The scar tissue keeps rising, forming a big, raised scar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though\nkeloids can occur in any skin type, they are more likely to form in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Those who have a family history of keloids<\/li><li>People under 30, especially teenagers going through puberty<\/li><li>Pregnant women<\/li><li>People with darker skin tones, such as those people of asian,\nhispanic, or african-american descent, are also more likely to develop keloids\nthan other people.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keloids are\nconsidered to be a type of benign tumour. Though they can be bothersome, they\ndo not turn into cancer or pose serious health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_Factors\"><\/span>Risk Factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keloid scars\noccur in about 10% of the population. It is unclear why some people develop\nkeloid scars and others do not. However, several factors increase the risk of\ndeveloping them. Risk factors for keloid scars include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>African, Asian, Hispanic or Latino descent. The risk is 15 to 20%\nhigher in these groups with darker skin tones.<\/li><li>Age between 10 and 30 years<\/li><li>Family history of keloid scars. About 1 in 3 people with keloids have\na parent, sibling or child who also has them.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There may\nalso be a link between sex hormones and keloid scars. Research suggests a\nhigher incidence of keloid scarring during puberty and pregnancy. In women,\nkeloid scars tend to shrink in size after menopause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reducing your risk of keloid scars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are\nsteps you can take to help prevent keloid scars. You may be able to lower your\nrisk of developing a keloid scar by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Avoiding piercings and tattoos. If you notice the skin thickening\naround an ear-piercing, wear a pressure earring. Using this device for up to\nsix months may prevent a keloid scar if you start it soon enough.<\/li><li>Protecting bites, cuts, and other wounds from the sun with\nbandages or clothing while the wound heals. After healing, use SPF 30 or higher\nsunscreen daily.<\/li><li>Treating wounds right away by gently washing the wound daily,\napplying a thin layer of petroleum jelly, and covering with a sterile bandage.\nUse the first-aid tape to apply constant and even pressure on the wound.<\/li><li>Using a silicone gel sheet to cover the wound after it has healed\ncompletely. Wear the sheet for 12 to 24 hours a day for three months.<\/li><li>Using pressure dressings and garments after surgery<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know\nyou are at risk of developing keloid scars or have already had one, work with a\ndermatologist. There may be specific products and dressings your dermatologist\nrecommends to manage wounds and prevent keloids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complication\"><\/span>Complication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are\ngenerally few complications from keloid scars. They can cause some\npsychological distress depending on their appearance and position because\nkeloids can be very prominent. Keloids may also interfere with movement,\nespecially when they are on a joint. Very rarely, keloids may become cancerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention\"><\/span>Prevention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatments\nfor keloid scarring can be difficult and not always effective. For this reason,\nit\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s important to try to prevent skin injuries that could lead to keloid\nscarring. Using pressure pads or silicone gel pads after an injury may also\nhelp prevent keloids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exposure\nto sun or tanning can discolour the scar tissue, rendering it slightly darker\nthan the skin around you. It can bring out the keloid more. Keep the scar\nhidden while in the light to prevent discolouration. Find out more about\nsunscreen and other ways you can protect your skin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview Fibrous tissue called scar tissue grows around the wound to heal and protect the injury when skin injure. The extra scar tissue develops in some cases, producing smooth, rough growths called keloids. Keloids can be considerably larger than the original cut. Most usually they are found on the chest, shoulders, earlobes and cheeks. 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