Keloid Scar Affect

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How Can a Keloid Scar Affect Movement When It Is Near a Joint?

A keloid can grow beyond the original wound and form thick, firm scar tissue. When it develops near a shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, ankle, or another moving area, it may make certain movements uncomfortable. Restriction can result from scar bulk, skin tension, pain, itching, or repeated friction. A clinical assessment should also check whether a hypertrophic or contracture scar is…