African-Americans more prone to suffer keloid scarring of the head, a recent study has revealed. This finding, however, is much lower than that previously reported in medical literature, where ...

Unlike regular scars, keloids do not subside over time and often extend outside the wound site. Keloids also may be painful to the touch and itchy. "Many African American patients are afraid to ...

Keloids are raised, thickened scars that extend beyond the boundaries ... profound cultural and emotional impact. In many African and African American communities, skin health is closely tied ...

Some types of scars, such as keloid scars, are more common in African Americans than in white people. Eczema also presents differently on black skin, with affected areas appearing brown ...

particularly among African Americans. Keloids are benign fibroproliferative tumors, which can result in excessive growths of scar-like tissue on the skin. Keloids have been reported to affect some ...

And those with African American, Asian ... The factors that determine whether or not you develop a keloid or a "normal" scar aren't totally understood, but we know that keloids are more likely ...

"The higher prevalence of keloids and hypertrophic scars in African American, Hispanic, and Asian populations is concerning and we need more scar solutions to address this issue effectively.” ...

Have you ever noticed a scar growing long after ... "Genetics play a significant role in keloid formation. People with darker skin tones, particularly those of African, Asian, and Hispanic descent ...

Unlike normal scar tissue that gets smaller over time, keloids tend to get progressively bigger. Although the genetics is not clearly understood, African Americans and other people of color are ...

Keloids are made up of scar tissue and it's best to talk to ... Some people—and some ethnic groups, including African Americans, Asians, and Pacific Islanders—are genetically predisposed ...

The same things that trigger a hypertrophic scar can also trigger a keloid. According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, up to 10% of people develop keloids. Genetics may be a ...