The Raised Line

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Ifeoma Stanfield

Leads the publication's coverage of keloid scar treatment and edits every story for accuracy and plain English.

3 stories by Ifeoma Stanfield

A dermatologist gently examining the jawline of a young adult patient with deeper skin tone in a bright clinic roomField Notes

Keloids from acne: when a breakout leaves a raised scar

Acne is one of the most common keloid triggers, and controlling the breakout is scar prevention.

· 6 min · Ifeoma Stanfield

A dermatologist comparing before-and-after notes while examining a patient's healed shoulder scar in soft clinic daylightDispatch

Why keloids come back, and how recurrence is prevented

Recurrence is the defining problem of keloid care, and the whole modern approach is built around it.

· 6 min · Ifeoma Stanfield

A clinician aiming a handheld vascular laser at a patient's scar while both wear protective eyewearDispatch

Laser treatment for keloids: what it can and cannot do

Lasers help with color and symptoms, often alongside other treatments.

· 6 min · Ifeoma Stanfield

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