Title of article :
Keloids: clinical features and management.Part I
Author/Authors :
Kakar, Ajab Khan King Edward Medical University - Mayo Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Pakistan , Shahzad, Muhammad King Edward Medical University - Mayo Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Pakistan , Haroon, Tahir Saeed King Edward Medical College - Mayo Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Pakistan
Abstract :
Keloids are benign tumours of fibrous origin which clinically present as firm, flesh-coloured tumours. The exact etiology is not known; nevertheless, there are many associated dermatoses. Therapeutically, keloids are a challenging disease and no single effective therapy is available. The present review presents the clinical features and therapeutic update of this common malady.
Keywords :
Keloids , hypertrophic scars , clinical features , management
Journal title :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Journal title :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
