Keloid:
Teen information

A keloid is an overgrowth of thick, rubbery skin that usually occurs at a site where the skin was previously injured. The keloid often grows much larger than the original injury and can be flesh-colored, redder, or otherwise darker. Though they are usually bothersome only for cosmetic reasons, they can sometimes be painful, itchy, or tingly. A dermatologist can remove the keloid, but this reinjures the skin and the keloid will often grow back. The injury to the skin that causes the keloid can be very minor. Some people develop a keloid after getting their ears pierced or even just scratching their skin.