Keloid By: Garrett Chumley

Description Skin is injured scar tissue forms over the wound to repair and protect Scar tissue grows excessively, forming smooth hard growths called keloids. Located on the chest, earlobes, shoulders and cheeks

Signs and symptoms Lumpy or ridged area of skin that’s usually raised An area that continues to grow larger with scar tissue over time An itchy patch of skin

Etiology Acne scars Chicken pox scars Burns Ear piercing Scratches Incisions sites Vaccination sites

Treatment Freezing the tissue to kill skin cells Laser treatments to reduce scar tissue Using pressure or silicone gel pads after injury Moisturizing oils to keep the tissue soft

Poison Ivy

Description A rash is caused by an allergic reaction to an oily resin called urushiol Urushiol is in the leaves, stems and roots of poison ivy The rash looks like a straight line because of the way the plant brushes against your skin

Signs and Symptoms Redness Itching Swelling Blisters

Etiology If you touch the leaves, stem, roots or berries of the plant, you may have a reaction Walking through poison ivy could lead to getting onto your shoes then, getting on your hands, and then possibly to your face If inhaled the smoke of burning poison ivy you could harm your nasal passages or lungs

Treatment Mainly limited to home made remedies but some may include An over-the-counter corticosteroid cream for the first few days Calamine lotion Soak in a cool-water bath containing an oatmeal-based bath product (Aveeno) Place cool, wet compresses on the affected area for 15 to 30 minutes several times a day

Sources https://www.healthline.com/health/keloids https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/poison-ivy/symptoms-causes/syc-20376485 https://hellomrdoctor.com/poison-ivy-rash/ https://www.medicinenet.com/keloid/article.htm#keloid_facts