Keloid Scars Flashcards

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What are keloid scars?

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Tumour like lesions which arise from the connective tissue of a scar and extend beyond

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What are risk factors for keloid scars?

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  • Dark skin
  • Sternum, shoulder, neck, face
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How are keloid scars treated?

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  • Intra-lesional steroids
  • Excision
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