If you have a raised, firm, thick scar that won't go away in an area where your skin has undergone some type of injury or trauma, you may have a keloid. The appearance of a keloid can vary greatly ...

August 26, 2009 — Keloids and hypertrophic scars result from an exuberant healing response and are often difficult to distinguish and treat, according to a review of recommendations for family ...

Previously unidentified genes that may be responsible for keloid scarring have been uncovered by researchers, a discovery that could unlock the mystery of keloid development and provide insight for ...

Permanent scars are a big put off when it comes to beauty. Many people lose their confidence to face the world due to them. Injuries, cuts, scrapes and sometimes even severe acne can lead to permanent ...

Scars are often romanticized as proof of our battle wounds and a sign of strength, with plenty of sayings out there to prove it. Sure, time heals all wounds—but sometimes it still leaves behind a scar ...

Keloids are among the most conspicuous types of scars thanks to their raised appearance. They're also one of the more challenging types of scars to minimize, since cortisone injections or laser ...

SINGAPORE - There is good news for those carrying scars from vaccinations like BCG for tuberculosis. Researchers from the National Skin Centre (NSC) have developed a near-painless, micro-needle patch ...

After earlobe piercings, nose piercings (septum and nostril) are the most popular type of facial piercing. While nose piercings are a relatively recent fashion phenomenon in the western world, they ...

Getting a new piercing is all fun and games until some time has passed and you end up with a abnormal looking bump appear around the area. This raised bit of skin that often occurs is called a keloid ...

Piercings are, without a doubt, one of the easiest, most cost-effective ways to give your look a little boost whenever the mood for a makeover strikes. The endless possibilities (think placement, ...

Paging Dr. Internet, we need a diagnosis. In this series, Mashable examines the online world's influence on our health and prescribes new ways forward. I'm 28 years old and haven't worn a low-cut ...

JANET OGUNDEPO writes on the ordeal of persons with raised, bulging scars, known as keloids; and their constant battles with stigma and low self-esteem amid their quest to seek permanent treatment.