{"id":8381,"date":"2021-01-19T22:24:03","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T22:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=8381"},"modified":"2021-01-19T22:46:14","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T22:46:14","slug":"keloids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/keloids\/","title":{"rendered":"Keloids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/doctor-and-patient-1224798898-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8383\" width=\"319\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/doctor-and-patient-1224798898-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/doctor-and-patient-1224798898-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/doctor-and-patient-1224798898-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/doctor-and-patient-1224798898-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/doctor-and-patient-1224798898-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/doctor-and-patient-1224798898-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When our skin is injured our body begins the healing process\nand produces collagen to mend the damage; this results in a scar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, when our bodies continue the healing process after\nthe initial scar is formed, excess collagen is produced causing the scar to\nbecome flesh-colored, raised and larger than the original wound. This is known\nas a keloid. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keloids are most commonly found on the shoulders, chest, cheeks and earlobes. However, they can develop on other parts of the body, and you may experience the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Scars that feel soft and doughy or hard and\nrubbery<\/li><li>Scars that are itchy, painful or tender to the\ntouch <\/li><li>Scars that become darker over time<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although any type of injury to the skin can lead to keloids, some people are more likely to develop them than others. At-risk individuals include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Those who are African American, Asian or Latino <\/li><li>Those who are 30 years old and younger<\/li><li>Those who have a history of keloids in their family <\/li><li>Pregnant women <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association\n(AAD) the risk of getting a keloid can be reduced by following these measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wearing a pressure earring after getting ears\npierced. They should be worn for at least 12 (and preferably 20) hours a day\nfor 4 to 6 months<\/li><li>Spot testing areas of the skin before getting a\ntattoo or body piercing and wearing a pressure garment as soon as the skin\nbegins to thicken <\/li><li>Informing your surgeon before surgery that your\nskin is prone to developing keloids. There may be a technique your surgeon can\nuse to reduce the likelihood of keloids forming after surgery<\/li><li>Following AAD recommended tips to properly care\nfor a wound <\/li><li>Applying silicone sheets or gels to the skin as\nsoon as it heals <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keloids are typically not harmful to a person\u2019s health but for some individuals, they may become a cosmetic concern. The appearance of a keloid can be improved by receiving laser therapy, pressure treatments, corticosteroid shots, surgery or by freezing the scar. It is important to follow your doctor\u2019s recommendations after these treatments to avoid the return of a keloid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To schedule an appointment with a dermatologist at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, please call 718-206-7001.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When our skin is injured our body begins the healing process and produces collagen to mend the damage; this results in a scar. However, when our bodies continue the healing process after the initial scar is formed, excess collagen is &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/keloids\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[117],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8381","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dermatology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8381","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8381"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8381\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8384,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8381\/revisions\/8384"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8381"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8381"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8381"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}