Keloid scars can show up after all kinds of skin injuries, from piercings to surgery to a healed breakout, and they don't always behave the way you'd expect a scar to. If a scar has grown larger or thicker than the original injury, or hasn't settled down the way it should, it's worth having it looked at properly. Because keloids vary so much from person to person, the right next step is an assessment with one of our dermatologists before anything else.
Keloid Scar
A keloid is a type of scar that grows beyond the borders of the original wound, forming a raised, sometimes itchy or tender area of thickened skin. It happens when the body produces too much collagen during healing, and unlike a typical scar, a keloid can keep growing over time instead of settling down. Keloids are more common in certain skin tones and in people with a family history of them, and they tend to show up more in areas of the body prone to tension, like the chest, shoulders, and earlobes.
Why Choose Beacon Dermatology for Keloid Scars?
Keloid scars can behave unpredictably, which is why we start with a proper assessment from one of our board-certified dermatologists rather than assuming a standard scar protocol will work. That medical dermatology foundation, backed by active clinical trials and research informed care, means decisions about your scar are grounded in clinical judgment.
Keloid Scar Treatments at Beacon Dermatology
Because keloid scars respond differently from person to person, and can sometimes return even after successful treatment, what works for your scar is determined during an in person assessment rather than decided in advance. We'll walk you through the options that fit your specific scar once we've examined it.
