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Close-up of hand showing a raised scar highlighted in a circle to compare keloid and hypertrophic scar differences.

The Difference Between Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars

Scars are a normal part of wound healing, but not all scars behave the same way. Some scars remain flat and fade over time, while others become raised, thickened, or continue to grow. Patients researching a hypertrophic scar vs keloid scar often notice that these two types of scars can look similar at first, yet […]

Woman holding baby showing C-section scar area with possible keloid development after childbirth.

C-Section Keloid Scar Treatment Options

Many women heal well after a cesarean delivery, but some notice that their scar becomes raised, itchy, uncomfortable, or grows beyond the original wound. When this happens, it may be a keloid — an aggressive type of scar that continues to build tissue even after the incision has healed. If you are searching for keloid […]

Woman smiling with hand on face, symbolizing consideration of cryotherapy for keloid scar treatment.

Is Freezing an Effective Way to Remove a Keloid?

Keloids are challenging scars that can grow well beyond the borders of the original wound, often becoming raised, firm, and sometimes uncomfortable. Patients searching for options often ask, “Can you freeze off a keloid?” The short answer is yes—freezing a keloid, called cryotherapy or cryosurgery, can sometimes be an effective treatment. But like all medical […]