Keloid are the outgrowth on the skin, it can
develop when that particular area is undergone any
surgery. Its shape and size varies. [1] This scar type of
growth also called as Keloid Disorder. It can happen
after injury, vaccination or after getting tattoo over the
skin (Piercing).Keloid is seen in American and African
population but seen rarely in Indian Population. It is
associated with the areas like Chest, Shoulder frequently
and at other area it is not usually seen. Multiple
treatment options are on hand like Cryosurgery, Laser
Therapy, Radiation Therapy Fluorouracil injections. [2]
The injection given with Corticosteroids helps the scar in
its shrinkage, after completing its treatment with CS
injections. Within 5 years it starts come into view
another time.
Keywords : Keloid, Hypertrophic scar, Treatment, Forensic significance