[Prevention of keloids of the earlobes]

Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi. 1999 Apr;13(4):157-8.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the causing of keloids of the earlobes.

Method: We have treated 41 keloides of earlobes in 28 cases, and analyzed the factors.

Result: It has been found that infections, inappropriate supporter, allergy to nickel and gold, local delayed allergy are the chief factors to form keloides of the earlobes.

Conclusion: Some measures to prevent those cousing mentioned above have been proposed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology
  • Ear, External / pathology*
  • Ear, External / surgery
  • Female
  • Gold Compounds / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Keloid / etiology
  • Keloid / prevention & control*
  • Nickel / adverse effects
  • Punctures
  • Surgical Wound Infection / complications

Substances

  • Gold Compounds
  • Nickel