Cryotherapy for keloids uses extreme cold to damage abnormal scar tissue and may help reduce a scar’s size and firmness. It is one of several treatment options available, but results vary, and neither complete removal nor permanent freedom from recurrence…
Keloid scars are a challenging condition that affects many individuals worldwide. Despite their prevalence, there is often confusion about their diagnosis and treatment. In this article, we explore evidence-based approaches to managing keloid scars, including established treatments and therapies still…
A hypertrophic scar stays within the boundaries of the original wound, while a keloid grows beyond them. Both can be raised, itchy, painful, or firm, but they behave differently over time and may require different treatment approaches. Keloid vs Hypertrophic…
You may look at a healed burn and wonder whether the mark will always be there. A scar from a burn can change a great deal, even after the wound has closed. Colour may fade, raised tissue may soften, and…
