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Keloids are overgrowths of skin that arise at the site of an injury, cut or minor scratch. Keloids most commonly appear on the breastbone, chest, shoulders and upper back. Keloids are not painful, but they can catch on clothing, causing friction and irritation. They can also cause cosmetic changes and alter appearance. Extensive exposure to the sun can cause keloids to tan more darkly than surrounding areas of skin, causing them to become more noticeable. These color changes are often permanent. Keloids tend to flatten out and become less obvious over time.
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The cause of keloids is not known, but they are thought to appear due to an overactive healing process where excess collegin is produced at the site of a healing scar. The incidence of keloids tends to run in families. Surgical incisions, acne scars, wounds, vaccination sites, chicken pox, minor cuts and scrapes can trigger the formation of a keloid scar. Keloids are more common in people with African genetic ancestry than in those with other ethnic backgrounds.
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Signs of keloids include the formation of raised areas of skin located at the site of an injury that are flesh-colored, red or pink in color. The areas are irregularly shaped nodules that tend to itch during formation and growth.
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Protect keloids from the sun with clothing or an adhesive bandage to prevent darkening. Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water daily and eat a diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid coffee, soda pop and alcoholic beverages. Surgical removal of keloids is not recommended because larger keloid scars often form at the site.
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Gotu Kola enhances blood flow and aids healing.
Olive Leaf Extract aids healing.
Red Clover detoxifies and cleanses the blood.
Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids assists healing.
Carotenoids helps with healing and keloid prevention.
Ginkgo Biloba increases blood flow.
Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement helps all skin problems.
Selenium nourishes the skin.
REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - -
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