What causes a scar to Keloid?

Question

I had a small skin cancer removed from my chest and now like this big keloid thing is forming! What causes this???

Answer 1

i donno i ended up getting some on my piercings, i just picked with it enough to where it wasnt as big and then put alcohol on it every day and they havent come back, and yes picking it made it bleed, and it hurt alot, but they are gone now

Answer 2

Ugh! I have the exact same thing. I had a mole removed from my chest and then this heinous keloid scar appeared. It's so ugly, I almost rather have that ugly mole instead. But I did a bit of research when I first developed the keloid (i've had it for about 5 years). It is more common amongst african-americans and a few other races. It won't go away by itself, but could fade a bit and/or reduce in puffy-ness. The doctor told me that he doesn't know why I got it, and he could try injecting hormones directly into the keloid to reduce the size. He also told me to keep it out of the sun. It's ugly and i'm not sure how to get rid of it, but I was too afraid to get hormones injected using a massive needle. Maybe you will be more brave. Good luck with it. You aren't alone!