Earlobe Keloids: Classification According to Gross Morphology Determines Proper Surgical Approach

Abstract

This novel classification for earlobe keloids can lead to a better understanding of the different types of earlobe keloids and inform decisions regarding surgical methods.

Clinical Implications of Single- Versus Multiple-Site Keloid Disorder

“…Baseline keloids treatment protocols are described in our previous studies. 3,7 The primary purpose of this study was to determine the clinical relevance of our proposed variables (patient age, age of onset, sex, recurrence, anatomical locations, primary vs secondary keloids, and family history of keloids) on the pattern of clinical presentation and multiplicity of keloids. The secondary purpose of our study was to analyze and compare the characteristics of patients with primary keloids and secondary keloids as separate groups.…”

Giant relapsing earlobe keloid – Successful combined treatment by surgery and pressure earring

“…[3] Case Report A 25-year-old male patient presented with a relapsing earlobe keloid. The primary injury was earlobe piercing.…”

Letter regarding “Clinical and histologic effects from CO(2) laser treatment of keloids”

“…Considering the consequences of keloids including cosmetic deformity and psychological trauma, complete cure without recurrence is one of the most important considerations to physicians as well as patients [2,3]. As sessile-type keloids are not sharply demarcated and marginal recurrences of sessile-type keloids are not infrequent in the clinical practice, we suggested that pedunculated-type keloids be the best candidate for the treatment with laser [4].…”