If you’ve ever discovered a raised scar that extends past your original wound (whether it be a surgical scar, piercing, or run-of-the-mill cut), you might have a keloid. This abnormal-looking rapid ...

Scars are often romanticized as proof of our battle wounds and a sign of strength, with plenty of sayings out there to prove it. Sure, time heals all wounds—but sometimes it still leaves behind a scar ...

Marguarite Willis, a self-described "girly-girl," always had wanted to wear earrings, but knew there might be a painful, unsightly price to pay. When she was a child, a vaccination puncture on her hip ...

Hypertrophic piercing bumps and keloid scars can look similar. However, there are various ways to differentiate them. Skin changes can occur at the site of piercings. Knowing how to tell the ...

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Developed by the same start-up studio that launched Hims & Hers, Indomo is looking to bring injectable skin treatments to the home.

Keloids are among the most conspicuous types of scars thanks to their raised appearance. They're also one of the more challenging types of scars to minimize, since cortisone injections or laser ...