Keloids can develop from piercings, but not all growths around a piercing are keloids. People of African American descent are more prone to keloids. Preventative measures include being careful with the piercing and cleaning it as recommended. If a keloid appears, visit a dermatologist for evaluation and treatment. The short answer is yes, you can […]
Ear keloids are excessive scar tissue growth after an injury or surgery, often seen after ear piercings or in people prone to keloids. Sun exposure can cause discoloration, but medical treatment is not usually needed. Keloids can be reduced with freezing, radiation, laser, or corticosteroid treatments, but surgical removal is a last resort. People prone […]
