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Keloid

A raised, firm scar with a shiny surface that grows beyond the edges of the wound into healthy skin. It can keep growing for months or years and does not regress on its own. Be sure to tell your physician about any history of keloids before procedures such as laser, medium and deep peels, needle-based treatments and thread lifts.

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