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Dermatology

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Discover in-depth details regarding common dermatological conditions that can be effectively treated with the help of our innovative range of treatment options. From acne, rosacea, eczema, to inflammatory skin conditions, psoriasis, seborrhoea, warts and other disorders, the following list covers a range of topics that provide you a deeper understanding of the condition you may have. If you are at all concerned with one or more of the dermatological conditions listed below, schedule a consultation with us and together we can formulate a bespoke and tailored treatment plan for you.

Area of Concern

KELOIDS & HYPERTROPHIC SCARS

KELOIDS

A type of raised scar representing an excessive tissue response to dermal injury characterised by local fibroblast proliferation and overproduction of collagen, these scars occur where skin has healed after injury and can grow to be much larger than the original injury that caused the scar.

Burn marks, cuts, or severe acne can also develop into a keloid. However, it has been observed that keloids usually occur due to a combination of genetic predisposition coupled with skin injury.

Other risk factors include skin tension and they also have a higher rate of forming over sites of predilection such as the upper chest, shoulders and jawline. A keloid scar is a firm, smooth, hard growth due to spontaneous scar formation. It can appear soon after an injury, or develop months later. Keloids may be uncomfortable or itchy and extend well beyond the original wound.

HYPERTROPHIC SCARS

Appearing clinically similar to keloids, these types of scars remain confined within the wound area. As wounds appear to heal, scar tissue forms, which at first is often red and prominent. Over months, the scar usually tends to flatten and pale. However, in case of severe tension on the healing wound, the area becomes thicker, causing a hypertrophic scar.

Both keloids and hypertrophic scars can be treated with varying modalities such as topical silicone gels and sheets, intralesional steroid injections, pulsed dye laser, CO2 laser and in very select cases excision. Surgery to remove keloid scars is not commonly recommended as there is a risk of recurrence and the scar may aggravate over time. It is best to consult a doctor regarding the options before deciding on the best approach.

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