Many with tattoos wish they could erase the ink Aug 30, 2008
People with a history of keloid scarring, those who are pregnant, diabetic, have active infections, compromised immune systems, coagulation disorders or photosensitivity are usually not treated ... "So now I have a skull with wings and fangs looming over a cloud-shaped keloid scar," Wright said. (Florida Times-Union)
Reasons for Female Genital Cutting Aug 28, 2008
The most common short-term health consequences of FGC are hemorrhaging, severe pain, infections (local and systemic), shock, keloids scars, tetanus, and potential death. Long-term consequences are more contested and possibly occur more with infibulation. (Suite101.com)
Scars? cellulite? Solutions for skin imperfections Aug 9, 2008
Keloids are raised but grow beyond the wound's edges; people of African descent most often suffer from them. Depressed scars, like those from acne, are exactly that indented. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Iraq's Burn Unit Working Miracles Aug 1, 2008
Cases like his led Barzeski to invent a treatment to prevent crippling keloid scars. "There was a boy who came in my son's age, and he couldn't turn his waist because he had these painful keloids on his hips, and that's when I decided I was going to try and do something," Barzeski said. (CBS News)
Breast enhancement -- does size really matter? Jul 2, 2008
"Surgeons need to explain, show examples and manage the expectations of their patients. We must discuss not only the benefits but also the risks. You must say, yes, the risk of complications such as capsular contracture is minimal but there is still around a 6 percent chance. Scars may also be a consideration, especially if the patient has a high tendency for keloids.". Highlighting the negative aspects of large breasts often does the trick in dissuading a woman from choosing implants that are... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Yet Another HIV/AIDS treatment discovered Jan 11, 2008
It said the Clinic, renowned for treatment of stones in Kidney, infertility and keloids without surgical operation was therefore throwing the challenge to the general public, especially HIV/AIDS patients to come for treatment within three months. The Clinic also announced a free treatment package for first 20 qualified patients under its " Challenge Programme", adding that patients would afterwards bear the full cost of treatment after the sponsorship package. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Orthologic to Present At the Bio Investor Forum 2007 October 10, 2007 -- San Francisco, CA Oct 6, 2007
AZX100 is currently being evaluated for commercially significant medical applications such as the treatment of pulmonary disease, prevention of hypertrophic and keloid scarring and intimal hyperplasia. OrthoLogic has an exclusive worldwide license to AZX100. (Primezone Releases)
Old flames die hard Oct 3, 2007
It s like a keloid that raises up when it s scratched. (Gross metaphor I know) Each time you get hurt again that scar is reopened and salt is deposited. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Learn about the Worldwide Wound Care Market for Anti-Infectives, Burn Injury Management, Moist Dressings, Biological Dressings and Pressure Relief Sep 13, 2007
Hypertrophic Scars and Keloid Formation. Contracture. (BusinessWire)
This week we want to know all about ... Ear scaffolding Sep 9, 2007
This is despite an up to 60 per cent chance of something going wrong, including cartilage damage, infection, keloid scarring or ear asymmetry. But Norbert Kang, consultant plastic surgeon at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, north London, has designed the 'ear scaffold', the equivalent of a teeth brace. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
OrthoLogic to Present At the First Albany Capital Regenerative Technologies Conference Sep 7, 2007
AZX100 is currently being evaluated for commercially significant medical applications such as the treatment of pulmonary disease, the prevention of hypertrophic and keloid scarring and intimal hyperplasia. OrthoLogic has an exclusive worldwide license to AZX100. (Primezone Releases)
Demand for plastic surgery rises among ethnic patients Jul 19, 2007
Keloid scarring, in which the body over-responds as it heals, is another potential problem, especially for people of color, he says. One way to head these off is to determine before the surgery if the patient has experienced such scarring in the past for procedures like ear piercings or prior surgeries. (WKRC.com, OH)
In a political rough spot? Elite call The Skinmaster Apr 8, 2007
Alster has treated him for an itchy keloid scar on his chest, a result of open-heart surgery, he says. Hastings adds that he does not go in for cosmetic procedures, but he knows about them from discussions in the corridors of power. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Body branding Apr 4, 2007
Branding has become popular due to the scarring ability of some people of African descent," said Hollis Gentry, a researcher in Washington who specializes in African-American records. The ability to form a keloid scar, or an overgrowth of scar tissue, sets many African-Americans apart from whites and other ethnic groups. Due to that scarring, some brands look ghastly while others look like enhanced tattoos. But the decision to get branded is a choice, Ross said. It's their body, and they... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Taking care of brown skin Feb 27, 2007
Greater risk of keloid (raised, often large scars) development ... "The more common problems are scarring of the skin or keloid formations," said Dr. Sheryll Fletcher-Vincent of the Asthma and Allergy Center of North Jackson ... Administration of steroids is one method to prevent keloid formation. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial Results to be Published Reporting Beneficial Effects of OrthoLogic's Chrysalin (TP508) in Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Jan 26, 2007
AZX100 is currently being evaluated for commercially significant medical applications, such as the treatment of vasospasm associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage, the prevention of keloid scarring and the treatment of asthma. OrthoLogic has an exclusive worldwide license to AZX100. (Primezone Releases)
Full Story from The Lantern Jan 7, 2007
He said after skin endures heat, it is most likely to induce keloiding in an attempt to repair itself ... "In this case, a large amount of collagen is produced by cells called fibroblasts. The fibroblasts collect on the surface producing a keloid." ... Keloids are a reaction to burned skin; they are abnormally raised scars that grow on top of the burn. (U-Wire.com)
