Misc. 2

Question 1

What are keloid scars? Where do they most commonly occur?

Answer 1

Keloid scars are tumour-like lesions that arise from the connective tissue of a scar and extend beyond the dimensions of the original wound

Common sites (in order of decreasing frequency): sternum, shoulder, neck, face, extensor surface of limbs, trunk

Question 2

Who do keloid scars occur in?

Answer 2

Ethnicity: more common in people with dark skin

Occur more commonly in young adults, rare in the elderly

Question 3

What is management for keloid scars?

Answer 3

Early keloids may be treated with intra-lesional steroids e.g. triamcinolone
Excision is sometimes required