title: A primary care perspective on keloids.
abstract: Keloids are a common presenting complaint in the primary care clinic. This condition presents a formidable challenge, as recurrence is often difficult to prevent despite use of multiple therapeutic interventions. Part of the reason for the absence of a definitive treatment is the incomplete understanding of the pathogenesis of keloid formation, which creates a frustrating situation for both physician and patient. Here we review the most recent literature on the clinical features, pathogenesis, and management of keloids, with special emphasis on the unique challenges faced by primary care physicians.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Davidson
authors.forename: Nasir
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Aziz
authors.forename: Rashid M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Rashid
authors.forename: Amor
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khachemoune
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007627:Keloid / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D010819:Physician's Role; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology