Antony Perkins developed his first keloid at age nine. Keloids are raised, lumpy, overgrown scar tissue that appears after a cut, burn or other trauma to the skin has healed. They are thought to be ...

Keloids are one of those skin conditions that can be both physically and emotionally distressing. While some people may not even notice their presence, for others, they can become a significant ...

Whether it be from an injury, a medical condition, or some sort of surgical procedure, developing a scar or two over the course of our lives is more or less inevitable. But while most scars tend to ...

This schematic diagram shows how a specific population of fibroblast expressing PIEZO2 protein contribute to the formation and growth of keloids. Keloids are raised, overgrown scars that can develop ...

In an exciting advancement for dermatological science, researchers have uncovered a potential role for vitamin D and the enzyme CYP24A1 in the development of keloid scars—an elusive and challenging ...