"I avoided the mirror when I undressed so that I didn’t have to notice the growing number of large, protruding bumps." ...

Dermatologists recommend the best ways to treat scars around the body and face. Browse the best scar creams, gels and silicone peels to reduce scarring.

Unlike normal scars that fade over time, keloids can expand, becoming raised, itchy ... People with darker skin tones, particularly those of African, Asian, and Hispanic descent, are more prone ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Certain people are prone to keloids, a type of raised scar caused by dysfunctional ...