What are keloid scars?

Causes of formation

The main causes of keloid scars formation include:

• Trauma;
• Burns;
• Surgical interventions.

First signs?

Around 2-3 weeks after the initial skin healing at the site of injury, the following symptoms appear:

• Thickening;
• Pain;
• Increased sensitivity;
• Itching;
• Burning.

During this period, the scar itself is red, and the skin around keloid scars becomes paler.

Signs of keloid scars

The main signs of a keloid scar are that it:

• Occupies a large area compared to the initial skin damage;
• Continues to grow even several years after the wound has healed.

The primary areas for the formation of keloid scars are:

• Ears;
• Chest;
• Neck;
• Back;
• Shoulders.

Treatment

Treatment methods for keloid scars include:

• Silicone sheets;
• Compression garments;
• Silicone-based gels;
• Injection of steroids into the scar;
• Laser resurfacing (scar stimulation);
• Surgical excision - on an individual basis.

The scar forms within a year, a year and a half, which is the most suitable time for compression with clothing, sheets, and gels.

Author: Surgeon Galina Volodymyrivna Sayan