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Keloid

MONDO:0005348

An irregularly shaped, elevated mark on the skin caused by deposits of excessive amounts of collagen during wound healing. It extends beyond the original boundaries of the wound and may enlarge progressively.

25 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Sub-types

Acne keloid (1)

Broader categories

Disease (680) Skin disorder (132) Human disease (14) Disease by body system or component (0) Integumentary system disorder (0) Reactive cutaneous fibrous lesion (0)

Trials to join now! 9 Not yet recruiting 8 Not yet finished but already full! 1 Completed 6 Terminated 1

Can a simple ointment before surgery lead to better scars?

Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

This study looks at whether applying a silicone ointment to the skin before head and neck surgery helps wounds heal with less scarring. About 60 adults having non-emergency surgery will take part. Researchers will compare scars using standard rating scales and also track hospital…

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC