Keloids Profile in the Dermatovenerology Clinic of RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang Indonesia from January 2014 to December 2018

Abstract

Keloid is an abnormal scar that appears as an impact of the wound healing process. Trauma, skin tension, hormone, and genetics are the risk factors of keloid. This study was aimed to obtain the profile of keloid patients at Polyclinic of Dermatovenereology RSUP. Dr. M. Djamil Padang in the period 2014-2018. This was a retrospective descriptive study using data of medical records. The results showed that the incidence of keloid in the period 2014-2018 was 157 cases. Based on gender, females were the most (51.60%). The age group that had the highest in number was 15-24 years old (27.39%). Based on occupation, most were students (33 cases; 20,49%). The most common location of the lesion was on the chest, which accounted for 57 cases (36.31%). Seventy-six cases (48.41%) with interpretation big effect on patient life. Conclusion :Keloid was more common in females, age group 15-24 years old, and occupation as students. The most common location of the lesion was on the chest and a big effect on patient life.