Keloids (scar tissue) Sometimes, an injury to the skin on your ear can cause what's called a keloid -- a thick, dense patch of scar tissue. You could get it for several reasons, such as after an ear piercing, tattoo, bugbite, burn, bad scratch, or acne. While not harmful, keloid...
How a wound heals or scars will depend on the type of wound, the body site, the genetic healing characteristics of the individual (eg, dark skin may be more prone to keloid formation), the tension on the wound while it is healing, and even the wound care. It can be difficult to trea...
Scientific evidence on the top three most used ingredients of medical devices is much scarcer than the top three ingredients of medicines and cosmetics, so more in vivo studies should be conducted in order to enlighten their effectiveness in the wound healing process. This work highlights the ...
How much does it cost to get your ears pierced? There's no denying multiple piercings have become a definitive trend, with four to six piercings in one ear being the most popular requests. But if you're rocking up to a piercing appt wanting a whole new look (what expert Maria Tash ca...