RESUMEN

A keloid scar is a benign proliferative lesion of dermic collagen. It is predominant in black skin patients. It is most commonly located on the head and neck. Skin trauma and a genetic predisposition may be responsible for the keloid scar. Nevertheless, the pathogenesis of keloid scar is still unclear, and no currently available treatment is 100% effective. The authors had for aim to review the current data on keloid scar pathogenesis and treatment for an optimal management of this condition.

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Cicatriz/terapia , Cabeza/patología , Queloide/terapia , Cuello/patología , Cicatriz/diagnóstico , Cicatriz/etiología , Cicatriz/patología , Cicatriz Hipertrófica/diagnóstico , Cicatriz Hipertrófica/etiología , Cicatriz Hipertrófica/patología , Cicatriz Hipertrófica/terapia , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Susceptibilidad a Enfermedades , Humanos , Queloide/diagnóstico , Queloide/etiología , Queloide/patología , Pronóstico