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Fibroproliferative disorders: report and discussion on keloid management

ABSTRACT

Fibroproliferative disorders are expressed in hypertrophic scars and keloids, the latter being more aggressive and derived from an abnormal healing process. They are multifactorial and relate to physical, chemical, biological, and endogenous agents. They have a genetic predisposition, with a higher incidence in Asian and black people. The therapeutic modalities comprise most of the times: compression of the keloid, cryosurgery, application of silicone plates, surgical excision isolated or followed by radiotherapy, laser application, and intralesional injection of corticosteroids. The study aims to report a considerable keloidtype fibroproliferative disorder with a high therapeutic response and discuss its etiologies and various therapeutic modalities.

Keywords:
Keloid; Scar; Plastic surgery; General surgery; Skin.

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