There is no known way to prevent the development of keloids in people who are prone to them. Keloids often require no treatment. Keloids usually are not medically dangerous but may affect the cosmetic appearance. In some cases, they may spontaneously reduce in size over time. Treatment for removal or reduction may not be permanent, and surgical removal may result in a larger keloid scar.
Keloids are overgrowths of scar tissue that follow injuries.
Keloids may appear after such minor trauma as ear piercing. Dark skinned individuals tend to form keloids more readily than lighter skinned individuals. Keloids are overgrowths of tissue that follow injuries. Keloids may appear after such minor trauma as ear piercing. Dark skinned individuals tend to form keloids more readily than lighter skinned individuals.