Identify scar, hypertrophic or keloid? (Photo)

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I have a scar on my knee that i think is very ugly.. i wonder what type of scar this is, a keloid or a hypertrophic scar? And how can i treat it? Can silicone or some acid help? I have had it for 3 years now. It is white in the middle and have a brown thing around the scar. Sorry for my bad english, hope you understand.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Keloid scars are characterized by their growth potential and increased degree of inflammation within the skin. Unlike non-inflamed scars, keloids have the potential for growth beyond the original footprint of injury. Our office specializes in the management of keloids, whether single or multiple, using a combination platform that includes lasers, RF, scar modulation, Parke-Davis Scar Protocols, and injection therapy. Some keloids will require surgical intervention as an initial step for treatment. 
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