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Keloid vs hypertrophic scar comparison showing a raised keloid extending beyond the wound and a hypertrophic scar staying within the wound.

Keloid vs. Hypertrophic Scar: What’s the Difference?

Scars are a natural part of the skin’s healing process after an injury, surgery, burns, acne, or piercings. In some people, scars become raised and thick during healing. These raised scars are commonly classified as keloids or hypertrophic scars. Although they may look similar, they are different conditions with different growth patterns, behaviour, and treatment […]
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Keloid Scar

Understanding Keloids: Causes, Symptoms, and Modern Treatments

What Are Keloids? Keloids are thick, raised scars that extend beyond the original wound boundary. Unlike normal scars, keloids don’t stop growing once the wound has healed. They can form after surgery, trauma, acne, piercings, burns, or even minor skin injuries like insect bites. Keloids are benign (non-cancerous) but can be itchy, painful, and cosmetically […]
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