Keloids
Keloids are sharply elevated, irregularly shaped, progressively enlarging scars caused by excessive collagen in the dermis during connective tissue repair. Most of these growths form at the site of a healed skin injury where the connective tissue cells continue to grow. Unlike typical raised scars, keloids can expand beyond the original injury, and they can grow slowly for months or years. It’s not uncommon to have these growths form on the chest, upper back, earlobes, and shoulders, but they can appear anywhere on the body. While these abnormalities are not cancerous, they can be a cosmetic concern for patients. A keloid also can affect a person’s movement when it covers a joint or large area, and it can be itchy or painful.
How Do Keloids Occur?
A keloid is a condition that usually occurs after a skin-related injury. A layer of scar forms near the healed injury, producing a scar. It is common to get keloids from traumatic incidents to your skin like burns, cuts or even after chicken pox. It is important to seek keloid treatment if you have scars that are burning or itching. A keloid scar is a thick dense, hard lump ranging from the size of a small sesame seed to that of a grapefruit, and expanding well beyond the area of the original injury or area of inflammation.
How to Get Rid of Keloids
Treatment of keloids can be very difficult since they commonly recur — sometimes even larger in size than prior to removal. It is first essential to limit development of future keloids by treating any potential underlying skin diseases. At Allergy & Skin Spa, we offer treatments for keloids at our Los Angeles location. Our treatments range from topical creams and steroid injections to the occasional surgical removal of your scars. You can discuss the various treatment options for your keloid scar with Dr. Kia. We can help you decide which treatment will fit your needs best. Our popular corticosteroid injections are considered the best and safest way to reduce most keloid scars. The injection works by softening the scar, making the appearance more appealing and helping to prevent future keloids.
Treating Keloids in Los Angeles, CA
Are you looking for keloid treatment specialists in Los Angeles? Do you have unwanted scars that need treatment? At Allergy & Skin Spa we offer many treatment options for your keloids skin condition. To get started, simply fill out the form below or give us a call at (310) 312-1231. We provide our new clients with a consultation to ensure they get the info they need before committing to a treatment.