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A member asked:
Can a small keloid scar be caused by the repeated rubbing of leather boot on the skin of the calf ?
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Yes: Any chronic irritation of the skin can cause a break with subsequent scar formation & keloid. Consult a dermatologist to rule out skin cancer.
Answered 6/20/2015
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Yes: Keloids can be formed by chronic or acute inflammatory processes. Use simple silicone scar cover: "myscaraway", available online or from walgreens.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Friction scars: Yes they can. Friction can cause a burn on the skin just like an iron can. This can lead to a scar or more commonly the skin in the area will be darker than the surrounding skin. Make sure that your footwear is well fitted to minimize rubbing and wear socks.
Answered 4/4/2013
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