Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Certain people are prone to keloids, a type of raised scar caused by dysfunctional wound ...

Researchers have identified the key role of vitamin D and the enzyme CYP24A1 in keloid scar development, offering a promising ...

Keloids are fibrotic scars that extend beyond the boundaries of the original wound, often causing physical disfigurement and ...

In contrast, the keloid grows well beyond the margins ... Figure 3 shows gradual regression of a hypertrophic scar on a patient's lower back. Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), a slow-growing ...

They pointed out that the NHS does not generally recommend surgical removal of keloid scars because they are likely to grow back bigger. A spokesperson for NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough said ...

In an exciting advancement for dermatological science, researchers have uncovered the pivotal role of vitamin D and the enzyme CYP24A1 in the ...

They pointed out that the NHS does not generally recommend surgical removal of keloid scars because they are likely to grow back bigger. Ashlie-Skye, from Littleport in Cambridgeshire, said ...

Hypertrophic scars and keloids are 2 forms of excessive cutaneous scarring that occur in predisposed individuals. The healing process varies greatly among patients, and the risk of a bad scar ...