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   What does a scar look like?

   • Scars occur at the site of tissue damage and appear as firm red to purple fibrous tissue that over time usually becomes flatter and lighter in color. Other symptoms may occur with stalled or abnormal wound healing. Scars do not have the normal structure of the skin and, therefore, do not have oil or sweat glands, hair follicles, or pigmentation.

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   What do scars look like after a cut?

   • Scars on the skin may appear when a cut or other injury is in the process of healing. The different types of scars vary in appearance. At first, a normal scar may be red and look sore, but it will usually fade as the injury begins to heal.

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   What are the different types of scars?

   • Scars can develop anywhere on the skin. There are several types of scars, including: Contracture: Often developing after a burn, a contracture scar causes the skin to tighten (contract). These scars can make it difficult to move, especially when the scarring gets into the muscles and nerves or occurs over a joint.

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   What does a scar look like if you have dark skin?

   • They can also be quite dark in colour and unsightly. If you have a darker skin type, scar tissue may fade to leave a brown or white mark. These are often permanent, but can sometimes improve over time. If your skin is tanned, the scar may appear more obvious as scar tissue does not tan and remains pale.

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   A scar is a mark on the skin after a wound or injury has healed. You cannot get rid of a scar, but most will fade over time. This can take up to 2 years or more, but there are some things you can do to help it heal or improve how it looks.

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   • Flat scar. Most scars, such as the one on this man's skin, are flat. Raised scar. Medical name: Hypertrophic scar. What it looks like: This scar rises above the surface of your skin, so you see a raised, firm scar.
   • Raised scar. A raised scar appeared on this man's chest after surgery. Depressed scar. Medical name: Atrophic scar. What it looks like: These scars sit below the surface of your skin, giving the skin a sunken or pitted look.
   • Depressed scar. These deep scars, called icepick scars, appeared when severe acne cleared. Keloid. Medical name: Keloid. What it looks like: This scar rises above the surface of the skin.
   • Keloid scar. The mass on this girl’s earlobe is a keloid, which appeared several months after she had her ears pierced. Contracture scar. Medical name: Contracture scar.

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   Aug 17, 2021 · The type of scar depends on the injury, location of the scar, skin type, age of the person, their nutritional status, inherited scarring tendency, and many other factors. The most common causes of scars include surgery, infections, and injury. Preventing wounds can help avoid scar formation.

7. www.livehealthily.com › conditions › scarsScars and Scar Tissue - Causes, Symptoms ... - Healthily

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   What do scars look like? Scars on the skin may appear when a cut or other injury is in the process of healing. The different types of scars vary in appearance. Normal scars. At first, a normal scar may be red and look sore, but it will usually fade as the injury begins to heal.

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   Mar 15, 2021 · Scars often look darker, lighter or pinker than the surrounding skin. Your healthcare provider will do a physical examination to evaluate a scar that’s causing problems. Your provider will look at the scar’s size, texture and color to determine its type.

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Scars include keloids, acne, burns & hypertrophic scars. Learn how to prevent scarring & how to heal your scar tissue effectively.

10. www.webmd.com › skin-problems-and-treatments › scarsScars: Why They Form & Ways To Improve Appearance - WebMD

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    Mar 10, 2024 · Scars form when the dermis (deep, thick layer of skin) is damaged. The body forms new collagen fibers (a naturally occurring protein in the body) to mend the damage, resulting in a scar.