Dermatofibroma

Keloids are thick, raised scars that may appear after an injury, such as a piercing or after stitches. Months can pass before a keloid scar appears after the injury. Once it begins, a keloid tends to grow slowly for months or years. This slow growth differs greatly from another type of raised scar called a hypertrophic scar.

A hypertrophic scar appears one to two months after you wound your skin, and doesn’t grow beyond the wound. With time, a hypertrophic scar often becomes less noticeable. While keloids tend to develop slowly, some appear more quickly and don’t fade with time.

Anyone can get a keloid, but Black people have the greatest risk of developing keloids. People of Asian, Latin American or Mediterranean descent are also more likely to develop keloids than people who have a lighter skin tone.

Scars are a natural part of the body’s healing process when the skin is injured. The severity of the injury determines how the body repairs itself and whether a scar will form. Minor injuries may heal without leaving a trace, while more severe injuries can result in scarring.

At The Art of Skin  Dermatology, we understand the impact that scars can have on a person’s confidence. That’s why we offer a wide range of treatments to help improve the appearance of scars. Our experienced dermatology team provides customized treatments tailored to each patient, ensuring healthy, glowing, and blemish-free skin.