Which of these statements about keloids in Blacks is accurate?
A.
They are rare due to a increased melanin in Blacks.
B.
They are common due to susceptibility in Blacks to overgrowth of connective tissue after injury.
C.
They are less common in Blacks than in White Americans, particularly after burns.
D.
They are temporary in Blacks, usually disappearing within a year without treatment.
ANS: B
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