keloid

09:53 Aug 30, 2006
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Medical - Medical: Health Care / skin infection
English term or phrase: keloid
what is the most effective way of treating keloids/ bumps that forms at the back of the head?
how can it be effectively prevented from proliferating?
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4 +1A red raised formation of fibrous scar tisue....
Anna Maria Augustine (X)
4 +1a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
kamelia_bg


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A red raised formation of fibrous scar tisue....


Explanation:
A red, raised formation of fibrous scar tissue caused by excessive tissue repair in response to trauma or surgical incision.

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Anna Maria Augustine (X)
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Local time: 17:32
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agree  Jörgen Slet
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a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue


Explanation:
a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

kamelia_bg
Local time: 18:32
Native speaker of: Native in BulgarianBulgarian

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