Keloid Scars

Diagnostic Code: 7805

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30%

Raised, overgrown scar tissue.

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Pro Tip: More common in certain ethnicities.

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Common Secondary Conditions

These conditions are frequently claimed as secondary to Keloid Scars. A secondary condition is one that was caused or aggravated by an existing service-connected disability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can keloids be removed?

Surgery often causes more keloids; difficult to treat.