Keloids are fibrotic scars that extend beyond the boundaries of the original wound, often causing physical disfigurement and emotional distress. These scars are driven by an overproduction of ...

Keloid scars and hypertrophic scars are types of abnormal scars that can develop after skin injuries. Keloids are characterized by excessive growth of scar tissue that extends beyond the original ...

Scars are a natural part of life but they don’t have to remain a permanent reminder of past injuries or procedures.

In an exciting advancement for dermatological science, researchers have uncovered the pivotal role of vitamin D and the enzyme CYP24A1 in the development of keloid scars—an elusive and challenging ...

The World Health Organization recommends a C-section rate between 10% and 15%. In Louisiana in 2023, 36.1% of live births were cesarean deliveries. In the United States in 2023, the C-section ...

Cesarean section is one of the most commonly performed procedures for women, with almost a third of women in many developed countries experiencing cesarean section when they give birth.

Only a small percent of women plan an elective c section for the birth of their baby. A survey in the United States revealed that only 1% of women who underwent a primary (first time) c-section ...

[11] Invasion of the myometrium through a microscopic tract most probably explains implantation at the scar, such as intramural ... In our case, the previous cesarean delivery, the IVF technique ...