title: [Therapy of keloids].
abstract: Keloids are benign fibrous growths that appear after surgery, trauma or "spontaneously" as a consequence of microtrauma in predisposed patients. Keloids are distinguished from hypertrophic scars in that keloids extend beyond the margins of the original wound and do not tend to regress spontaneously. Keloids are often associated with pruritus and pain and can lead to functional and cosmetic deformities. Keloids are a therapeutic challenge for the dermatologist; although multiple treatment options are available, a reliably effective approach with few side effects remains elusive. High quality research in evaluating keloid therapy is also lacking. This article summarizes the methods used for the treatment of keloids showing their advantages and disadvantages.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie, Universität Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93042 Regensburg. sigrid.karrer@klinik.uni-regensburg.de
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Karrer
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017439:Cicatrix, Hypertrophic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003452:Cryosurgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D015552:Injections, Intralesional; D007627:Keloid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D053685:Laser Therapy; D010778:Photochemotherapy; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones