In some instances, low-dose radiation may be used after surgical removal to prevent the keloid from returning. This works by using beams of radiation targeted toward the skin. Because this is a lower dose, the side effects are minimal. The most common side effects include redness of the skin...
Keloid is a common dermal fibroproliferative disorder characterized by the aggressive proliferation of fibroblasts and the excessive accumulation of ECM, like collagen [1]. Keloid is more likely to occur in areas of the body where the skin is tight and repeatedly stretched, namely the front chest,...