This image shows the condition Syphilitic Rupia with keloid scarring present on the arm. Syphilitic Rupia is a bacterial skin infection which causes a pustular eruption of encrusted ulcers on this ...

Unlike normal scars that fade over time, keloids can expand, becoming raised, itchy, and sometimes even painful. This overgrowth of scar tissue is more than just a cosmetic concern. Depending on ...