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What is the primary cause of keloid scar formation?
What is the primary cause of keloid scar formation?
- Infection and hematoma (correct)
- Trauma-induced tissue damage
- Genetic predisposition with autosomal dominant inheritance
- Abnormal collagen synthesis
What is the characteristic sensation associated with keloid scars?
What is the characteristic sensation associated with keloid scars?
- Tender, itching, and burning (correct)
- Sharp pain and swelling
- Coolness and redness
- Numbness and tingling
What is the key difference between keloid and hypertrophic scars in terms of their growth pattern?
What is the key difference between keloid and hypertrophic scars in terms of their growth pattern?
- Keloid scars grow faster than hypertrophic scars
- Keloid scars grow beyond the original wound border, while hypertrophic scars do not (correct)
- Keloid scars are more painful than hypertrophic scars
- Keloid scars are more common than hypertrophic scars
What is the recurrence rate of keloid scars after excision alone?
What is the recurrence rate of keloid scars after excision alone?
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How many times more collagen is synthesized in keloid scars compared to normal tissue?
How many times more collagen is synthesized in keloid scars compared to normal tissue?
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What is the primary difference between keloid and hypertrophic scars in terms of their onset?
What is the primary difference between keloid and hypertrophic scars in terms of their onset?
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What is the genetic pattern of inheritance associated with keloid scars?
What is the genetic pattern of inheritance associated with keloid scars?
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What is the primary treatment for keloid scars?
What is the primary treatment for keloid scars?
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How many times more collagen is synthesized in keloid scars compared to hypertrophic scars?
How many times more collagen is synthesized in keloid scars compared to hypertrophic scars?
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What is the racial group that is more predisposed to developing keloid scars?
What is the racial group that is more predisposed to developing keloid scars?
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