A keloid is an abnormal growth of scar tissue that forms around a wound or an injury. It looks like a raised, thick, and shiny bump on the skin and can be caused by various factors such as burns, surgery, or acne. Full definition
People of African descent, she notes, are more prone to develop other disorders of abnormal scarring, termed fibroproliferative disorders, such as keloids (a type of raised scar after trauma), scleroderma (an autoimmune disorder marked by thickening of the skin as well as internal organs), some types of lupus and clogged arteries. (sciencedaily.com)
The fatty acids and vitamins in it have also been said to fade scars and prevent the formation of keloid scars. (soapdelinews.com)
«Self - administered treatment for keloid scars can reduce the economic burden on the healthcare system and provide a treatment option for patients who have limited access to medical care,» comments Professor Jeffrey Karp from Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard Medical School, US, an expert on medical device design who was not involved in this study. (sciencedaily.com)