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Keloids
Keloid scars are thick, itchy clusters of scar tissue that generally grow beyond the edges of a wound. They occur when the body continues to produce collagen, a tough fibrous protein, after the wound has healed.
Keloid scars are sometimes very nodular in nature, and they are often darker in color than surrounding skin. Extensive keloids may become binding and limit mobility. Additionally, the rubbing of clothing or other types of friction may irritate them.
Unlike Hypertrophic scars, dark-skinned people are more likely to develop Keloids than those with fair skin. A person's tendency to develop keloids does lessen with age. However, one of the most troublesome aspects of keloid scars is their tendency to recur, sometimes requiring repeated treatment.
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