Different properties of skin of different body sites: the root of keloid formation?

In conclusion, the altered (histological, protein and genetic) properties of skin of keloid predilection sites may cause a predisposition for and contribute to keloid formation. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Wound Repair and Regeneration - May 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Liselotte Butzelaar, Frank B Niessen, Wendy Talhout, Dennis PM Schooneman, Magda M Ulrich, Robert HJ Beelen, Aebele B Mink van der Molen Tags: Original Research ‐Clinical Science Source Type: research