I’ve a friend(s) with celoids. From her description, she says that
celoids are "growing" scar tissue. Evidently they grow, then shrink,
then grow, change color, change shape, etc. Every time she goes in for a
physical she has them checked and the doctor usually says "Yup, that’s a
celoid allright!"
Is there a bacteria causing this growth of scar tissue? Maybe a fungus?
What really is a celoid? Or is this a genetic thing (since I know that
her mother has a few too) that nothing (other than surgery or hormone
shots) will remove/lessen these epidermal anomalies?
Email or re-post with a reply. I surf through here every couple of days.
Tyler
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For the record, the spelling is Keloid, but that is beside the point. The
tendency to form keloid scars is most likely genetic since they are most
commonly seen among olive and dark skinned people. In fact, if you have
watched very many National Geographic specials on African tribal customs,
you will have seen that keloid scarring is taken advantage of by some
tribes. They intentionally scar themselves in patterns for various
reasons. Anyway, keloids are not something to worry about other than that
they can be unsightly in Western culture. They are not a precursor of
cancer or anything like that. If the appearance of the scars is
distressing your friend, plastic surgery MAY be a possibility–I’m not
sure. Hope this sets your mind at ease.
In article <eslinger.791530…@ucsu.Colorado.EDU> eslin…@ucsu.Colorado.EDU (Ben E.) writes:
>From: eslin…@ucsu.Colorado.EDU (Ben E.)
>Subject: Acutane
>Date: 30 Jan 1995 22:46:34 -0700
> I was just wondering if anyone out there could give me a
>good idea of what the potential dangers are of Acutane. I’ve been
>suffering from acne for a few years and have tryed many other prescriptions
>which have helped but not permanantly cured my acne. I am also afraid
>of scars so Acutane is becoming my next choice. I just wondered if I
>could get a "non-doctor’s" per se opinion on it.
> thanx,
> Ben
I had a nasty problem with acne on my back (bad thing for a woman, bra
straps hurt like a bitch). I started keeping my bedding washed every other
day and using Pears glycerin soap to wash my body. I also use Zinc
supplements. These all help greatly and I avoided the cost of
prescriptions. I was given samples of Acutane, for me it made the problem
worse, apparently I am allergic to it. Burned the skin and stung like you
wouldn’t believe! If you’ve tried everything else, tho, I can only say I
hope it works for you. Another option is cutting all oils out of your diet;
it’s difficult, but the less oil that goes in, the less can come out. Of
course, if you live with someone who cooks for you, this can be even
tougher. Good luck finding something effective for you.
JCG
In article <011214g.81.2F314…@axe.acadiau.ca> 0112…@axe.acadiau.ca (JUDY GATES) writes:
>In article <eslinger.791530…@ucsu.Colorado.EDU> eslin…@ucsu.Colorado.EDU (Ben E.) writes:
>> I was just wondering if anyone out there could give me a
>>good idea of what the potential dangers are of Acutane.
>I was given samples of Acutane, for me it made the problem
>worse, apparently I am allergic to it. Burned the skin and stung like you
>wouldn’t believe!
Accutane is something you take orally, not something you apply to the
skin. I suspect you’re thinking of Retin-A; the liquid can really
burn (I had great results with Accutane, but the Retin-A, which I’d
tried a few years earlier, was more than my skin could handle, and it
just shrugs off 10% benzoyl peroxide).
— David Wright, Hitachi Computer Products (America), Inc. Waltham, MA
wri…@hi.com :: These are my opinions, not necessarily Hitachi’s,
but you’re free to disagree, you poor deluded creature
Acutane is only for last resort and certain type of acne it does work but
at time the cure is worse then the desise. I have been on it and I am in
fact now on it I have a skin problem that it work on that is not acne but
the only thing to work is Acutane. My lips are very dry and this worsend
by being in the northeast in the dead of winter. Every thing is dry my
nose bleeds my eyes are dry but my skin is geting better and I will put up
with it. I may make your skin worse ast first but then it is worth it be
ready to spend some time on it it is not an over night cure and be ready
for blood work and to may change your diet to reduce your fats ( good idea
any way ) talk it over with your Dr. Think about it it only as the last
thing when nothing else works and you have cystic acne not for everyday
type. It is not a cheap drug be sure your ins covers it. The risk are high
and the side effects can be bad but they go away after you stop the acne
should stay away good luck you can reach me at rdgraywolf @ aol.com
: Acutane is only for last resort and certain type of acne it does work but
: at time the cure is worse then the desise. I have been on it and I am in
: fact now on it I have a skin problem that it work on that is not acne but
: the only thing to work is Acutane. My lips are very dry and this worsend
: by being in the northeast in the dead of winter. Every thing is dry my
: nose bleeds my eyes are dry but my skin is geting better and I will
: put up with it.
This is a problem with Drying herbals as well. When treating a Dampness
condition, it is critical to avoid ‘Harming the Yin’ by over Drying.
‘Anti-Wind, Drying herbals’ (like Peppermint) especially have this tendency.
May I recommend you consume a little American Ginseng to help counter this
effect of the drug you are using?
P_Iann…@lamg.com (Paul Iannone, P.O.B. 66843, L.A., CA 90066).