Causes

• Acne
• Burns
• Chickenpox
• Ear piercing
• Minor scratches
• Surgical cuts
•  Traumatic wounds
• Vaccination sites

Signs & Symptoms

• Flesh-colored, red, or pink skin lesion over the site of a wound or injury
• Lumpy (nodular) or ridged
• The lesion may itch while it is forming and growing

Treatment

Keloids often do not need treatment. They may be reduced in size by

• Corticosteroid injections
• External pressure
• Freezing (cryotherapy)
• Laser treatments
• Radiation

Surgical removal

Keloids may be cosmetically embarrassing. Keloids may continue growing for many years Surgical removal is rarely required.