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What are keloids?
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excessive scar formation that extends outside the boundaries of the incision or wound
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Keloids contain elevated levels of what growth factor?
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TGF-beta
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What is the inheritance pattern of keloids?
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autosomal dominant
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Compared to normal scars, keloids contain an increased amount of what protein?
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type III collagen
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What are hypertrophic scars?
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excessive scar tissue that does not extend beyond the boundaries of the incision or wound
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When do keloids develop?
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months to a year after injury
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When do hypertrophic scars develop?
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within weeks of injury
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How are keloids treated?
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ecision alone rarely successful, excision + steroids, excision +radiation for severe cases
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How are hypertrophic scars treated?
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corticosteroid injection, silicone sheting and pressure
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