Keloids

ABSTRACT

Keloids are the abnormal growth in healing process that produces the elevated and extended scar from the original wound. Although it is common in wound healing but its etiology is still unknown. Despite many previous studies about the etiology, pathophysiology and proper treatment of keloids, but they still are not clear. Many treatments including surgery, radiation, silicone sheet, cryosurgery, laser, pressure therapy and many medications have been used, but the success rates are only 70-80%. This article aims to review the etiology, pathophysiology, treatments and results of each treatment that has been used and under studies.