Keloids and hypertrophic scars: review and therapeutic modalities

Abstract

Hypertrophic scars and Keloids are exuberant fibrous repair tissues following cutaneous injury. A hypetrophic scar remains confined to the site of original injury, keloids however extend beyond this site often with a claw-like extensions. This review is focusing in details on keloids and hypertrophic scars, the pathophysiology, epidemiology, aetiology, clinical features, complications and the management options.

Keywords: Hypertrophic scar, Keloid

Sudanese Journal of Dermatology Vol. 5 (2) 2008: pp. 43-50