Keloids are more common in people younger than 30 years, in pregnant women, and in teenagers going through puberty. People with a family history of keloids are also more likely to get them. Certain areas of the body are more likely to scar than others.

Can anyone get keloids?

Anyone can get a keloid scar, but they're more common in people with dark skin, such as people from Africa and African-Caribbean and south Indian communities. Keloid scars are more common on the upper chest, shoulders, head (especially the earlobes after a piercing) and neck, but they can happen anywhere.

How do I know if I'm prone to keloids?