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A close-up of a woman's postpartum stomach with a visible C-section scar, while she holds her baby's feet, illustrating the physical changes of pregnancy on surgical sites.

Medical Guidelines for Treating Keloids During Pregnancy

Keloids in pregnancy can be a source of concern for many patients, especially when scars begin to grow, change in thickness, or cause discomfort. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect wound healing and scar tissue formation, which may increase the risk of keloid formation or cause existing scars to become more noticeable. Understanding safe treatment […]

A man from behind touching the back of his neck and scalp, indicating the area where early-stage acne keloidalis nuchae symptoms like small, itchy bumps often appear.

Effective Treatment Options for Early Stage Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

Acne keloidalis nuchae is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the hair follicles at the back of the scalp and neck, often beginning as small bumps that can gradually develop into raised scars and permanent hair loss if left untreated. Many patients initially mistake early symptoms for common acne or minor irritation, but this condition […]

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 […]