Can needle peircings cause keloids?

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Can needle peircings cause keloids?

2007-09-09 12:23:56 · 3 answers · asked by 5.6.7.8.Showtime! 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions

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peircings can and do cause keloids in those prone to keloids.

2007-09-09 12:28:04 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes. Anything that becomes infected or is often irritated will cause scarring. I believe the amount of melanin your skin produces will determine if your skin will keloid. Im not really sure about the melanin. I've seen alot of lip piercings that keloid and it is not pretty. Good luck!!!

2007-09-09 19:38:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes, on certain people

2007-09-09 19:28:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋