Occasionally they occur spontaneously, especially on the mid-chest area. Some people develop keloids after surgery. Keloids may appear on the ear lobes after ear piercing. Depending on the location of the scar, treatment may consist of cortisone injections, pressure, surgery, laser treatment or radiation therapy. Unfortunately, keloids tend to return, even with treatment.
Some black men develop keloid-like scars on the back of their necks.
The area may itch and sometimes becomes infected. The sooner these bumps and scars are treated by a dermatologist the better. They will continue to grow and become harder to treat. Hair African-American hair is unique in its shape and structure. The hair on the head, as well as in the beard, is likely to be tightly curled.