Keloid
Keloids are firm, rubbery lesions or shiny, fibrous nodules, and can vary from pink to the color of the person's skin or red to dark brown in color.
Causes
If you are prone to developing keloids, any type of skin injury that can cause a scar can lead to the formation of a keloid. Some common causes of keloids include:
- Surgical cuts or any other types of cuts
- Acne and chickenpox blemishes or scars
- Burns
- Body or ear piercings
- Tattoos
- Insect bites
- Vaccination shots
- Wearing tightly braided hair
TREATMENT
Corticosteroid Injections : These injections are administered into the keloid to help reduce inflammation and constrict blood vessels, which may help relieve swelling, itchiness, or tenderness.