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Keloid - an overgrown
scar that extends the boundaries of the initial injury
or incision, caused by excess collagen production
Kenalog - a steroid
medication that decreases inflammation;iIn larger doses,
can cause fat atrophy
Keratin - a protein
substance that forms the outer layer of skin, hair,
and nails
Keratitis - inflammation
of the cornea
Keratome - a knife
used to cut the cornea of the eye
Keratotomy - incision
into the cornea
Kojic acid - a bleaching
agent that lightens dark spots on the skin
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