This schematic diagram shows how a specific population of fibroblast expressing PIEZO2 protein contribute to the formation and growth of keloids. Keloids are raised, overgrown scars that can develop ...

Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis of ferroptosis-related differentially expressed genes (FRDEGs).(A) PPI network of FRDEGs. Node colors indicate the logFC of gene expression, with ...

As mentioned earlier, the cause of keloid formation is still not understood, and several theories have been proposed. A few are reviewed below. Steven Davidson, MD, DDS, has disclosed no relevant ...

Keloids are raised, overgrown scars that can develop after skin injuries or surgery, often extending beyond the original wound boundaries. For many people, keloids are more than just a cosmetic ...

You got a tiny cut or a pimple, and instead of healing into a barely visible mark like everyone else, your skin decided to throw a tantrum and create a raised, angry scar that keeps growing like it’s ...

Keloids are one of those skin conditions that can be both physically and emotionally distressing. While some people may not even notice their presence, for others, they can become a significant ...

Keloids are scars that appear raised because of excess scar tissue. You can prevent keloids by avoiding touching new wounds and applying silicone bandages to protect them. You can remove keloids ...

Hypertrophic scars and keloids both form due to excess collagen during wound healing. But hypertrophic scars stay within the confines of the wound, while keloids can grow beyond. Keloids are also much ...

The patient’s nodules were keloid scars due to herpes zoster. With age-related decrease in cell-mediated immunity, the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) that has been lying dormant in a dorsal root ...