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

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    How do keloids form? Dr. Turegano says keloids can form after an injury, but they can also occur in a surgical scar, ear piercing, tattoo, or in skin conditions like acne or chicken pox.

  3. 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]

  4. Here’s Why Keloid Scars Form—and What You Can Do ... - AOL

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    Turns out they can be pretty random. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us

  5. Hypertrophic scar - Wikipedia

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    A hypertrophic scar is a cutaneous condition characterized by deposits of excessive amounts of collagen which gives rise to a raised scar, but not to the degree observed with keloids. [1] Like keloids, they form most often at the sites of pimples, body piercings, cuts and burns. They often contain nerves and blood vessels.

  6. Silicone gel sheeting - Wikipedia

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    The exact mechanism of action of silicone gel sheeting has not been fully studied. Currently, many proposed mechanisms explain the efficacy of such treatment, including the occlusion and hydration effect, increased body surface temperature, polarized electric charge, immunological effects, etc. [9] The occlusion and hydration effect is the most studied mechanism of action.

  7. Experts Reveal the Exact Time to Shower for Better Sleep - AOL

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    “You can't force yourself to feel sleepy on command, so don’t get into bed and wait hours to feel tired enough to fall asleep,” says Sarah Silverman, Psyd, behavioral sleep medicine ...

  8. Acne keloidalis nuchae - Wikipedia

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    Prolonged cases of AKN can cause keloid formation due to chronic irritation from folliculitis. Bacterial folliculitis and acne can mimic the appearance of AKN; however, unlike acne, comedones are not seen with AKN. Treatments for AKN aim to reduce inflammation and prevent infections and scarring.

  9. Why Does My Neck Always Hurt? 5 Causes to Explain the Pain - AOL

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