Global awareness, funding, research, and treatment for keloid skin.

Global awareness, funding, research, and treatment for keloid skin.

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August 27, 2020
Signatures: 3,249Next Goal: 5,000
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Why this petition matters

Started by Nicole Solomon

Keloid skin is an overgrowth of scar tissue at the site of trauma. Trauma can be an injury such as acne, burns, wounds, etc. This is not a cosmetic disorder. This is a disorder of the skin/collagen and should have the proper funding and research to help get the root cause of the condition and help individuals who suffer from mild to severe cases of keloid scarring.

There are more than 3 million cases in the United States alone, but little to no money for research. This condition disproportionately affects communities of color. Since this skin disorder has been labeled cosmetic, most insurance companies won't cover expenses.

Keloid skin is a chronic condition and can last a lifetime. There are times when the condition becomes overwhelming psychologically and physically. Due to the nature of keloids, they grow over time, become infected, and can cause disabilities (it impacts mobility for some). Keloids are usually on the ears, chest, neck, jawline, pelvic, shoulders, and back.

The warriors in the keloid community need help. The current "treatment" options are expensive and most are unsuccessful. After the surgical removal of keloids, the likelihood of recurrence is between 50-70%. Most individuals who have sought out treatment have experience recurrence within the first year. There is an urgent and dire need for research and treatment.

This community needs dermatologists, physicians, and other medical professionals to study and explore viable options. We need funding. We need research. We cannot wait any longer and we cannot see another generation go through the same struggles. Let this petition be the catalyst. 

Please support the cause and sign this petition. We need global support whether you are scarred or not. 

To connect with the warriors on Scarred and Free, visit www.scarredandfree.com to see our faces and to hear our stories, visit https://soundcloud.com/scarredandfree These scars will not be in vain. 

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