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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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   Browse the best scar creams, gels and silicone peels to reduce scarring. ... There are three main types of scars — atrophic, hypertrophic and keloid scars — and they vary significantly in ...

4. 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 ...

5. Silicone gel sheeting - Wikipedia

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   Hypertrophic scar. Silicone gel sheeting is the gold-standard and non-invasive treatment for hypertrophic and keloid scars. During skin injury repair, dermal cells proliferate and migrate from the skin tissue to the wound, producing collagen and causing contraction of the placement dermis. [5]

6. Keloid - Wikipedia

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   A keloid scar is benign and not contagious, but sometimes accompanied by severe itchiness, pain, [2] and changes in texture. In severe cases, it can affect movement of skin. In the United States, keloid scars are seen 15 times more frequently in people of sub-Saharan African descent than in people of European descent. [3]

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 ...