Top 10 Myths About Keloids

1. Myth: Keloids are Contagious

Truth: Keloids are not contagious. They are simply overgrowth of scar tissues that occur due to the body's healing process. This cannot be transmitted from one person to another. 

2. Myth: Keloids only form on Darker Skin

Truth: Keloids are common in individuals with darker skin tones, they can develop in people of any skin type. The Risk is higher in darker skin, but it is not exclusive to any particular group. Any skin tone, and type can develop keloids. 

3. Myth: All Raise Scars are Keloids

Truth: Not all raised scars are keloids. Hypertrophic scars are also raised but do not extend beyond the boundary of the original wound, unlike keloids, which can grow beyond the wound area. 

4. Myth: Cutting off a Keloid will Permanently Remove It

Truth:Simply cutting off a keloid often leads to it growing back, sometimes larger than before. Proper Medical treatment is necessary to manage and reduce keloids effectively, additionally the use of keloid kare can significantly reduce your keloid and remove your keloid. 

5. Myth: Keloids will eventually go away on their own

Truth: Keloids do not typically go away on their own. In fact, they may continue to grow and become more prominent over time without treatment. Using Keloid Kare consistently will help reduce the risk of your keloid growing back larger than before. 

6. Myth: Keloids are just a Cosmetic Issue

Truth: While keloids can affect appearance, they can also cause physical discomfort, including pain, itchiness, and restriction of movement especially if they form over joints or other sensitive areas

7. Myth: Keloids form Immediately After an Injury

Truth: Keloids can take weeks, months, or even years to develop after an initial injury or trauma to the skin. They may not appear right away, making it difficult to predict their formation.

Keloid Kare is used to treat existing keloids and does not prevent new keloids from forming. 

8. Myth: You can prevent Keloids by using Over-the-Counter Creams

Truth: While some over-the-counter creams may help in scar healing, they are not always effective in healing keloids. More specialized treatments such as silicone sheets, corticosteroid injections, laser therapy, or Keloid Kare are often needed. For a more affordable, non-invasive, painless treatment Keloid Kare is highly recommended. 

9. Myth: Keloids are a Sign of Poor Wound Care

Truth: Keloids can develop when a wound is properly cared for. Keloids are more related to genetic disposition and individual skin responses than to the quality of wound care. 

10. Myth: You Should Avoid All Sun Exposure if You Have Keloids

Truth: Excessive Sun expose can darken keloid scars, moderate sun exposure with proper protection like sunscreen is generally safe, Avoiding the sun completely is unnecessary, but protecting keloids from UV rays is important to prevent further darkening.