Why do I get a raised thick keloid scar from a tiny minor surface scratch?
1. Introduction A raised thick keloid scar forms from a minor surface scratch due to a genetic dysregulation in the wound healing process that causes fibroblasts to aggressively overproduce collagen. Instead of halting collagen deposition once the microscopic wound is closed, the cellular signaling pathway malfunctions, resulting in continuous scar tissue growth that expands well … Read more