Keloid Scars Flashcards by Ella Knight

Q

What are keloid scars?

A

Raised rubbery scars - proliferation beyond wound boundary

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What are the risk factors for keloid scars?

A

Afro-Caribbean
Young
FHx

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How are keloid scars managed?

A

Nothing

Early = intralesional steroids

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