I am German/Irish descent and I form keloid scars and get adhesions! It may be inherited but I don't have any african, hispanic or native amserican genes that I know of......maybe I really was a foundling like my brother likes to tease me!
I'd like to know the basis for his findings also!
still lurking, kcmo rose
At Tue, 17 Jul 2001, Lesa wrote:
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>Hello Everyone,
>I was just wondering if anyone was ever told that adhesions and excess
>scar tissue formation is more common in people of african, hispanic and
>native american descent? I am part native american but am blonde with
>green eyes and medium complextion. I form keloids and have VERY bad
>adhesions. My doctor once told me that my formation of adhesions,
>keloids, etc. could be caused by my native american heritage. Have any
>of you ever heard this?
>
>I will be interested in your feedback. Thank all of you once again for
>your friendship, support and love...this site is SO wonderful, I have
>learned so much from all of you.
>
>Wishing everyone a blessed and pain free day.
>
>With lots of love,
>Lesa