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The ABCs of Acne

Everything you need to know about the causes of and treatments for acne, your most mystifying skin issue

by Katie McCarthy  |  4 COMMENTS

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K Is for Keloid
K Is for Keloid If your pimples have ever turned into keloids, well ... you'd know it. Keloids are bumpy, raised scars that occur when inflammation signals your skin to regenerate scar tissue -- too much scar tissue, in fact. It's a hereditary condition that's also more common in certain ethnicities.

Your Rx: There are lots of in-office procedures to combat keloids, but early treatment is key -- the longer you wait, the worse they might get. If you have keloid acne scars, talk to your doc ASAP.

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