Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars

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Introduction

Keloids and hypertrophic scars are dermal proliferative disorders following trauma, inflammation, surgery, and burns. Hypertrophic scars stay within the border of the original scar, while a keloid spreads beyond the area.

 

Very little can be done about keloids.

 

 

The Case of...

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Causes and Risk Factors

Risk factors

• family history
• previous keloid
• prolonged inflammation
• location

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Pathophysiology

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Signs and Symptoms

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Investigations

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Differential Diagnosis

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Treatments

steroid injection

prevention:

50-80% recurrence if no adjunctive therapy

 

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Consequences and Course

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Resources and References

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Topic Development

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