Keloids: Understanding the Condition and How to Manage It

Keloids: Understanding the Condition and How to Manage It

The human body has a fantastic ability to heal itself. When the skin is injured, collagen fibers work to repair the damage, creating a scar. In some cases, however, the healing process becomes overactive, producing a thick, raised scar that spreads beyond the original wound. This type of scar is called a keloid. Keloids are harmless in terms of overall health, but they can be uncomfortable, itchy, or cause emotional distress due to their appeara…