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2. 9 Ways to Get Rid of Keloids, According to Experts - AOL

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   A keloid is an abnormal proliferation of scar tissue where the scar tissue extends beyond the original margins of the scar, according to Mamina Turegano, M.D., triple board-certified dermatologist ...

3. How to reduce the appearance of scars, according to experts - AOL

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   “Tretinoin (topical retin-A) can help in early superficial scarring from acne and stretch marks, but [they are] not helpful for [raised scars like] hypertrophic scars and keloids,” says McMichael.

4. What Dermatologists Want You to Know About Vitamin E Oil for Skin

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   Scar reduction. Vitamin E oil has some “really good, low-level data on improving scars,” explains Dr. Lal, noting that it’s commonly used on surgical scars (with physician guidance and ...

5. Silicone gel sheeting - Wikipedia

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   Silicone-related products can reduce the growth factor production of fibroblasts in hypertrophic scars and keloids. [19] However, the relevance is unclear as silicone products do not have direct contact with dermal fibroblasts but with the epidermis only. Possible relevance may be due to the initiation of a signaling cascade by the epidermis.

6. Keloid - Wikipedia

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   Prevention of keloid scars in patients with a known predisposition to them includes preventing unnecessary trauma or surgery (such as ear piercing and elective mole removal) whenever possible. Any skin problems in predisposed individuals (e.g., acne, infections) should be treated as early as possible to minimize areas of inflammation.

7. Scar - Wikipedia

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   Hypertrophic scars are often distinguished from keloid scars by their lack of growth outside the original wound area, but this commonly taught distinction can lead to confusion. [6] Keloid scars can occur on anyone, but they are most common in dark-skinned people. [7] They can be caused by surgery, cuts, accident, acne or, sometimes, body ...