[The clinical classification method research of keloid]

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Clinical Medicine

Background:

• Keloids are abnormal scars resulting from tissue repair.
• Effective treatment of keloids requires accurate clinical classification.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and present a novel clinical classification method for keloids.
• To provide a framework for guiding keloid treatment decisions.

Main Methods:

• A retrospective analysis of 600 keloid patient cases diagnosed between November 2004 and October 2012.
• Data collection included patient information sheets and photographic records of keloid morphology.
• Analysis focused on keloid characteristics to establish a classification system.

Main Results:

• A four-category classification based on keloid position and quantity (single site, one per site, multiple in single site, multiple per site).
• A four-subclass division for single lesions based on area and thickness (small/thin, small/thick, large/thin, large/thick).
• A two-subgenus division for multiple lesions based on distribution (isolated, dispersed).

Conclusions:

• The proposed clinical classification method offers a structured approach to understanding keloid presentation.
• This classification system demonstrates significant application value in guiding keloid treatment strategies.