Prevention is considered the best strategy for dealing with keloid-prone skin, particularly in people with darker skin tones. Keloids are genetically related. They itch, burn, and sometimes hurt.

You can remove keloids through steroid injections, cryotherapy, leaser therapy, and more. If you have a raised, firm, thick scar that won't go away in an area where your skin has undergone some ...

A granuloma will go away on its own, but you might have to see a doctor to remove a keloid. A nose piercing can be a cute accessory, but it's not so cute when a bump pops up on the skin next to ...

Another consideration is the possibility of developing a keloid (raised scar tissue that forms after a skin injury) from a tattoo. Dark skin is more likely to develop keloids than light skin.

Keloids are benign skin tumors that develop due to an abnormal overgrowth of scar tissue, often extending beyond the original wound site. They can cause significant discomfort, itching and even ...

Dr. Oyerinde is a board certified dermatologist that specializes in cosmetic treatments in patients with darker skin tones, such as chemical peels, laser hair removal, facial rejuvenation, keloid ...