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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. Silicone gel sheeting - Wikipedia

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   The beneficial effects of silicone gel sheeting on the treatment and prevention of these two scars have been confirmed. [10] Since most patients develop hypertrophic and keloid scars within 3 months after surgery or injury, the silicone gel sheeting therapy should be started in the early repair phase to achieve an optimal therapeutic effect.

4. Keloid - Wikipedia

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   They can be the result of pimples, insect bites, scratching, burns, or other skin injury. Keloid scars can develop after surgery. They are more common in some sites, such as the central chest (from a sternotomy), the back and shoulders (usually resulting from acne), and the ear lobes (from ear piercings). They can also occur on body piercings.

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

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   Keep in mind that over-the-counter treatments won’t do much to flatten raised scars, and most scars are best treated with in-office treatments like microneedling, chemical peels and lasers ...

6. Say Goodbye to Acne Scars With These Dermatologist-Approved ...

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   Scar Treatment Plus SPF 30 Silicone Scar Gel. Rarely, acne will cause a keloid scar (a raised scar that can grow larger than the original area), but it can happen. If you know your skin reacts in ...

7. Scarification - Wikipedia

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   Tattoo ink (or similar agent) is rubbed into a fresh cut to add color or extra visibility to the scar. Most of the ink remains in the skin as the cut heals. This was how tattoos were initially done before the use of needles to inject ink. [17] Skin removal/skinning Skin removal allows for larger markings than simple cutting.