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Definition

Keloids are the excess growth of scar tissue at the site of a healed skin injury.

Symptoms

A skin lesion that is:

Flesh-colored, red, or pink
Located over the site of a wound or injury
Lumpy (nodular) or ridged

The lesion may itch while it is forming and growing.

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Skin Lesion
A skin lesion is a superficial growth or patch of the skin that does not resemble the area surrounding it. More »
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Skin Nodule
Nodules are solid, raised bumps in or under the skin that are wider than 10 millimeters. More »
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Itching
Itching is a tingling or irritation of the skin that makes you want to scratch the affected area. More »
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