Is a Bleeding Keloid Cancerous?

October 2, 2009
Asked By:vpuryear in washington dc

My keloid is approximately 6 cm in diameter and has been bleeding for a few weeks. Could this infection be cancerous? I have an appointment in a few days.

1 photo

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
November 12, 2012

Answer: Keloid and cancer

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
November 12, 2012

Answer: Keloid and cancer

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 6, 2009

Answer: Can a keloid be cancerous?

October 6, 2009

Answer: Can a keloid be cancerous?

October 7, 2009

Answer: Bleeding keloid

October 7, 2009

Answer: Bleeding keloid

Recommended reading

Scar Removal

Everything you need to know about Scar Removal

  • 94% worth it
  • 394.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $2,031
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Recommended reading

Scar Removal

Everything you need to know about Scar Removal

  • 94% worth it
  • 394.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $2,031
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT