An Odd Keloid Formation after Treatment of Congenital form of Boutonniere Finger

Abstract

The focus of the present letter to editor is on keloid formation and its management following treatment of congenital form of Boutonniere finger. Keloids and hypertrophic scars represent fibroblast-mediated hyperactive response to dermal injuries that extend beyond the wound margins, causing functional and aesthetic impairments.[1] Keloids most commonly develop on chest, ear lobe, shoulders, and upper arm.[2] [3] Lesions which extend beyond the wound borders are called keloids.[4] They usually appear in areas such as ear, chest, and deltoid regions.[2] They are usually the result of fibroblast abnormal proliferation and accumulation of excessive extracellular matrix during wound healing.[3] Herein, we describe an atypical keloid on the finger of a 3-year old patient after treatment of congenital deformity.