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A '''keloid''' is a "nodular, firm, often linear mass of hyperplastic thickish scar tissue, consisting of irregularly distributed bands of collagen; occurs in the dermis, usually after trauma, surgery, a burn, or severe cutaneous disease."<ref>{{REFweb | A '''keloid''' is a "nodular, firm, often linear mass of hyperplastic thickish scar tissue, consisting of irregularly distributed bands of collagen; occurs in the dermis, usually after [[trauma]], surgery, a burn, or severe cutaneous disease."<ref>{{REFweb | ||
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Demirdover et al. (2012) reported a case of keloid on the ventral surface of the [[penis]] of a three-year-old boy after a circumcision surgery. The boy was treated by excision of the keloid. A silicone gel sheet and topical steroid was used for eight weeks after surgery. The keloid did not recur.<ref name="demirdover2012">{{REFjournal | Demirdover et al. (2012) reported a case of keloid on the ventral surface of the [[penis]] of a three-year-old boy after a [[circumcision]] surgery. The boy was treated by excision of the keloid. A silicone gel sheet and topical steroid was used for eight weeks after surgery. The keloid did not recur.<ref name="demirdover2012">{{REFjournal | ||
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