Have you experienced the growth of red lumps on your earlobes after getting your ears pierced? Or wounds on your shoulders that become lump-like and spread outside the original area of skin damage, causing pain and itchiness?
The above scarring is known as Keloids, which is formed by the growth of scarring tissues and may occur in both major and minor injuries. As Keloids are unsightly and may cause discomfort, a new generation of cryosurgical scar treatment, CryoShape, has been developed to effectively reduce the size of Keloid scars through needle insertion of liquid nitrogen, which freezes and destroys the growth cells. This method is much more advanced and effective than previous treatment methods.
Causes of Keloid Scarring
Although the exact cause of Keloid formation is still unknown within the medical community, genetic and racial factors have been found to greatly increase the chances of Keloid scarring. Genetically, some patients have had relatives who have suffered from the same condition, while some may even occur across different generations. In terms of race, Keloid scarring most commonly occurs in Africans, followed by Asians. It is less common among Caucasians.Reference information: http://keloid.com.hk/
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