Keloid

This is a raised scar after an injury has healed.
A keloid is caused by an excess protein (collagen) in the skin during healing.
Keloids often are lumpy or ridged. The scar rises after an injury or condition has healed, such as a surgical incision or acne.
Keloids aren't harmful and don't need treatment. If a person finds them unattractive, a doctor can sometimes minimize the scars but this will be considered cosmetic surgery if done by a surgery. See Keloid Surgery for more info about the surgery.
Category:Scar