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Is there a cure for keloid?

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A keloid is a type of scar. It is raised in appearance and can be a different color than the skin surrounding it.
This type of scar can be caused by acne. Acne can also cause other types of scars, such as so-called ice-pick scars (deep and narrow). Scars that are flat and just different in colr can fade over time. Keloids may get flatter over time, even if they don't go away completely. Ice pick scars do not go away. There are different types of surgery that can be used for scars. Lasers, for example, or dermabrasion which is basically sanding away the topmost layers of the skin.

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