Keloid scars aren't just bad healing, they're genetic. Learn why certain genes make scars grow beyond wounds and how to ...

Unlike hypertrophic scars, keloids continue to grow outside of the original ... Although documented in all races, keloids are more prevalent in people of color (African American, Asian, Latinos) with ...

At a time when it is under scrutiny from the White House, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is without its director, who stepped down last month.

Skin lesions can be easier to identify with pictures to help identify changes in the skin that healthcare providers typically consider, including color, size, texture, and location. Lesions differ ...

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 ...

For more than 30 years, the SC African American Heritage Commission has taken a serious effort in preserving the rich African American History in South Carolina. The African American Historic ...

Keloids are fibrotic scars that extend beyond the boundaries of the original wound, often causing physical disfigurement and emotional distress. These scars are driven by an overproduction of ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - The African American Parade Celebration in Shreveport will celebrate its 37th year on Saturday with a big parade. The theme is African Americans and Labor. It is the largest ...

Keloids are fibrotic scars that extend beyond the boundaries of the original wound, often causing physical disfigurement and emotional distress. These scars are driven by an overproduction of ...

Fast forward to the present day, 21 years later and I still have that scar, keloid and likely for life. Dermatologist and Founder of Dermatology M, Dr Mazin Al-Khafaji explains, “Keloid scars ...

While studying what causes keloids, dermatologists learned that certain people seem more likely to develop these scars. Here’s what seems to increase the risk: African, Asian, or Latin-American ...

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 ...