Dermatol. praxi. 2015;9(2):84-85

Keloid scars

MUDr.Jaroslav Urbánek
Dermatologická praxe s.r.o., Olomouc

Keloid scars result from an abnormal wound healing. They represent the cosmetic problem with frequently considerable psychosocial

impact. The paper briefly summarizes the basic informations about keloid scars and the contemporary treatment options.

Keywords: keloid, scar, healing, treatment

Published: June 22, 2015  Show citation

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