5, 7, 8, 9 Keloid scars are benign skin lesions that arise from an abnormal wound healing process in genetically susceptible individuals,10, 11 and have a high recurrence rate after surgery.12 Primary fibroblasts isolated from keloids exhibit some “cancer-like” activities and features,13, 14...
What can be expected from physical agents in the treatment of keloidal scars?An abstract is unavailable. This article is available as a PDF only.doi:10.1097/00006534-195609000-00023Nadal, RPlchard, RNel, MPlastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Hypertrophic/keloid scars Seborrheic keratosis Skin tags Solar lentigo Verruca Cancer doctors use cryosurgery to treat tumors on the skin and certain visible tumors inside the body. These include: Skin cancers, including basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas ...
s. Scars that are so extensive, deep or adherent that they may interfere with the wearing of military clothing or equipment, exhibit a tendency to ulcerate or interfere with function. Includes scars at skin graft donor or recipient sites if the area is susceptible to trauma. t. Scleroderma. ...
have reported on foreskin and keloid fibroblasts treated with convective heat and/or wIRA to assess their potential as treatment regimens for keloids and hypertrophic scars [32]. They found a temperature dependent induction of a spherical cell shape, a reduction in collagen type I synthesis, and ...
Keloid scars are a growth of more than normal scar tissues and can be caused by acne, burns, piercings, surgery, vaccinations, and even from minor scratches or cuts. They can be flesh colored, red, or pink, and they are often lumpy or have...