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> tumour-like lesions - arise from connective tissue of scar and extend beyond original wound ''Predisposing factors'' ethnicity - inc with dark skin more in young adults, rare in elderly common sites (in order of decreasing frequency): sternum, shoulder, neck, face, extensor surface of limbs, trunk less likely if incision made along relaxed skin tension lines (not same as langer lines - cadaver based) ''Treatment'' early on ? intra-lesional steroids e.g. triamcinolone excision sometimes required
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