Causes of Keloid Scarring
Keloid scarring is a type of abnormal scar that occurs when the body produces too much collagen during the wound healing process. While anyone can develop keloids, there are certain factors that can increase the risk of developing this type of scarring.
Genetics
One of the primary causes of keloid scarring is genetics. Keloids tend to run in families and can be passed down from one generation to the next. Individuals with darker skin tones are also more prone to developing keloids, as they have higher levels of melanin and a greater likelihood of experiencing abnormal scarring.
Injury or Trauma
Keloids often develop as a result of injury or trauma to the skin, such as burns, cuts, or surgical incisions. Even minor injuries, such as acne or insect bites, can sometimes lead to the development of keloids in susceptible individuals.
Infection
In some cases, keloids may develop as a result of an underlying infection. This is particularly common in individuals with compromised immune systems or those who have undergone organ transplant surgery.
Hormones
Hormonal changes can also contribute to the development of keloids. This is particularly true during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, when hormone levels can fluctuate significantly.
Age
Keloids are more common in young people and tend to develop less frequently in older individuals. This may be due to changes in collagen production that occur as we age.
Location on the Body
Keloids are most likely to develop on areas of the body that experience a lot of tension or movement, such as the chest, back, shoulders, and earlobes. This is because these areas are more prone to injury and trauma.
In conclusion, keloid scarring is a type of abnormal scar that occurs when the body produces too much collagen during the wound healing process. While anyone can develop keloids, there are certain factors that can increase the risk of developing this type of scarring, including genetics, injury or trauma, infection, hormones, age, and location on the body.
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i'm glad "cool facial scar" is such a common trait in people's ocs because i have a scar that's been there as long as i remember just beneath my lip that i always hated as a kid but now whenever i look in the mirror and see it i think to myself "oh it's my oc trait" and i feel better about it
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Im not sure if I'm thinking too much but everytime someone talks how they "thinks scars are cool" or attractive something something it's always the """"pretty""" scars. The flat straight lines. It's never a keloid, or a misshapen burn mark, a surgery scar or shrapnel under the skin :/
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I’ve recently had this awful little idea that while the other Kaiju can have their origins as naturally born ancient super-species of giant radioactive monster, Godzilla is new and can keep his origins as a result of humanity’s abuse of atomic power.
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Inktober: Day 19 - Free Space
I decided to use today to redesign my Kevin and Cecil from WTNV, and get their hands all over each other.
Topless version under the cut because I put the time and effort into designing their tattoos only to erase them because of such an inconvenient thing like CLOTHES
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weirdly proud of my sc4rs sometimes because I KNOW they are some of the worst people have seen. I've been told it many times. I get stared at constantly. but then I go online and I'm like "fuck, I really gotta step my game up"
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i love when physical trauma actually fucks with the character's appearance. i don't want clean flat scars. i want keloids. i want poorly healed, repeatedly infected wounds. i want to see their teeth through the rip in their cheek.
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After some years of confinement, Bellona Kinney finds herself a free girl. It’s a little peculiar how well it’s all worked out for her, but who has time contemplate it? She finds herself seeking the help of an unlikely mentor. Is it a coincidence or planned? Her sweet escape into the great, big world begins… now!
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