{"id":45513,"date":"2025-01-04T16:00:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T10:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/?p=45513"},"modified":"2025-01-03T16:41:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T11:11:36","slug":"what-is-keloid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/keloid-scar-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Keloid Scar and How to Treat It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You might have injured yourself recently in a way that seemed minor at the time. However, weeks later, you notice a strange, raised scar that doesn\u2019t seem to fade. There’s a chance it will itch, hurt, or stay noticeable. What’s happening? It may be a <\/span>keloid scar, which people commonly misunderstand and ignore. <\/span>Keloid scars aren’t like other scars. They heal faster than most wounds, getting bigger than the original cut and staying there longer than thought. Although they are not usually painful, they could be embarrassing and cause one to have low se<\/span>lf esteem.<\/span> What is a keloid, why does it form and what can be done about it: this article will seek to answer these questions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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