REGIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF KELOID SCAR FORMATION AFTER CESAREAN SECTION IN SURKHANDARYA REGION, UZBEKISTAN

Keloid formation is a pathological skin response characterized by excessive fibroblast proliferation and abnormal collagen deposition at the site of dermal injury. Cesarean section (CS) scars are a common site for keloid formation, particularly among women with genetic predisposition, darker skin types, or a history of abnormal wound healing. Keloids can cause functional limitations, pain, itching, cosmetic concerns, and significant psychological stress. Despite the clinical significance of keloid scars following CS, there is limited regional data, particularly in Surkhandarya region, Uzbekistan, where environmental factors such as high temperatures and dry climate may influence scar pathophysiology.