keloids
Overgrown scar tissue
Keloids are raised, fibrous scars that grow beyond the boundaries of an original wound.
Unlike normal scars, keloids continue to expand, forming smooth, hard growths that may be pink, red, or darker than surrounding skin.
They commonly appear after surgery, burns, piercings, or acne, and are more prevalent in people with darker skin tones.
Keloids can be itchy or tender and are notoriously difficult to treat, often recurring after removal.
Structural body protein
- fibroblastsCollagen-producing connective tissue cells
- proliferationRapid increase in quantity
- hypertrophicAbnormally enlarged through growth
- overgrowthUncontrolled plant expansion
excess · tissue · extracellular · matrix · scarification · trauma · burns · piercings
Lifted higher up
- lumpyHaving irregular bumps
- rubberyElastic and resilient
- shinyReflecting light smoothly
- dome-shapedCurved like half-globe
irregular · discolored · hyperpigmented · nodular · protuberance · disfigurement · visible · prominent
Medical term for itching
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- painBodily or emotional distress
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
Flexible synthetic polymer
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- cryotherapyTreatment using extreme cold
- laserConcentrated light device
- interferonImmune response protein
Soft hanging ear tissue
- chestRibcage region or strongbox
- shouldersUpper arm joints
- sternumFlat chest bone
- jawlineLower facial boundary
upper back · neck · acne scars
Shared cultural heritage group
- African descentAncestry from Africa
- HispanicOf Spanish-speaking origin
- geneticsScience of hereditary transmission
- hereditaryPassed through generations
familial · skin type · melanin · predisposition · young adults · pregnancy
collagen
Structural body protein
- fibroblastsCollagen-producing connective tissue cells
- proliferationRapid increase in quantity
- hypertrophicAbnormally enlarged through growth
overgrowth · excess · tissue · extracellular · matrix · scarification · trauma · burns · piercings · surgery
raised
Lifted higher up
dome-shaped · irregular · discolored · hyperpigmented · nodular · protuberance · disfigurement · visible · prominent · unsightly
pruritus
Medical term for itching
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- painBodily or emotional distress
sensitivity · discomfort · tightness · restricted movement · irritation
silicone
Flexible synthetic polymer
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- cryotherapyTreatment using extreme cold
- laserConcentrated light device
interferon · radiation · excision · steroid injections · 5-fluorouracil
earlobes
Soft hanging ear tissue
jawline · upper back · neck · acne scars
ethnicity
Shared cultural heritage group
- African descentAncestry from Africa
- HispanicOf Spanish-speaking origin
- geneticsScience of hereditary transmission
hereditary · familial · skin type · melanin · predisposition · young adults · pregnancy
- disfigurementsscars, scar, scarring, deformities, deformity
- growthsgrowth, growths, tumor, tumors, tumour
- skin conditionseczema, psoriasis, hives, dermatitis, rash
- Skin Pathologyskin biopsy, melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, skin cancer, dermatitis
- Physical Anomaliescleft lip, cleft palate, clubfoot, birthmark, heterochromia
- shaving problemsrazor burn, nicks, cuts, ingrown hairs, razor bumps