Question 1

are keloid scars a genetic trait passed by mothers or fathers to their children?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps, but...: It is very common, especially among african americans where 16% have reported keloids in at least one survey. Keloids have been associated genetically with several hla serotypes (related to the immune system). However, if you have keloids it does not mean your child will have keloids, they just may be at slightly increased risk compared to others.

Question 2

hi, i am a 27 year old female. i have 2 children both delivered via c-section. my last born was delivered 4 years ago. for the past few months i have noticed an extremely hard, immovable lump under my scar, however it feels like it's on the bone?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal lump ?'s: If the "lump" is "hard and immovable" , it needs evaluation by your gyn physician, and imaging via radiology or ultrasound to determine the origin/nature of potential treatment.

Question 3

i had kidney cancer when i was a baby, i have a scar across my belly & 1 kidney. can i have children?

Accepted Answer

Depends on treatment: The scar and 1 kidney are no problem. The bigger question is what treatments were used. If you just needed surgery and that was curative, you should be fertile and able to have kids. If you had chemotherapy and/or radiation, there may have been some effect on your fertility. You should have your OB or a fertility specialist contact your oncologist from when you were a baby to talk about your case.

Question 4

gyn, fibroids  are on top of uterus , what kind of surgery shld i have?i want to have children in the future and i don't want a scar.

Accepted Answer

Laparoscopy : Find a gyn surgeon with expertise in laparoscopic myomectomy. That is what you need. Another option is MRI guided high frequency ultrasound. I don't recommend it.

Question 5

can scars be removed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A bad scar can be excised and may improve the cosmetic appearance. There will be a fine line there even in the best circumstances. Some people get hypertrophic scars called keloids and may benefit from steroid injection.

Question 6

does kprf leave scars?

Accepted Answer

Generally not: Keratosis pilaris rubra faceii involves excess keratin production (small bumps) on the face which is often inflamed, causing the redness.  Since it generally does not involve infection, it usually does not leave scars unless someone picks at the bumps.  If it is irritating you enough that you are picking, seek help from your dermatologist.  If it scars, you need to see derm to r/o something else.

Question 7

how to remove my scars?

Accepted Answer

Improve not remove: A be scars can be improved with wound care, exfoliation, dermabrasion, peels, laser, grafting, fat transfer, camouflage make-up, surgery and more. However they generally cannot be removed. Discuss with a dermatologist after first .Controlling the outbreaks.

Question 8

how to clear up a scar?

Accepted Answer

Healing scars: When our bodies sustain an injury, the immediate response is inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling). This is the body increasing the blood flow and bringing healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away. As healing occurs, new tissues fill in that are different than normal and less elastic.  This is a scar.  Over time it will fade in color but always be there.

Question 9

how do i fade my scars?

Accepted Answer

Healing scars: When our bodies sustain an injury, the immediate response is inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling). This is the body increasing the blood flow and bringing healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away. As healing occurs, new tissues fill in that are different than normal and less elastic.  This is a scar.  Over time it will fade in color but always be there.

Question 10

why do scars get darker?

Accepted Answer

Not always : Some scars are red , pink or lighter than normal skin 
occasionally they can be darker (especially in darker skinned people).

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Hi, i am a 27 year old female. i have 2 children both delivered via c-section. my last born was delivered 4 years ago. for the past few months i have noticed an extremely hard, immovable lump under my scar, however it feels like it's on the bone?

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I had kidney cancer when i was a baby, i have a scar across my belly & 1 kidney. can i have children?

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Gyn, fibroids are on top of uterus , what kind of surgery shld i have?i want to have children in the future and i don't want a scar.

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Can scars be removed?

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Does kprf leave scars?

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