what are scars
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Scar Scars are areas of fibrous tissue (fibrosis) that replace normal skin after injury. A scar results from the biological process of wound repair in the skin and other tissues of the body.Thus, scarring is a natural part of the healing process.With the exception of very minor lesions, every wound (e.g., after accident, disease, or surgery) results in some degree of scarring. An exception to this are animals with complete regeneration, which regrow tissue without scar formation.hus, scarring is a natural part of the healing process. With the exception of very minor lesions, every wound (e.g., after accident, disease, or surgery) results in some degree of scarring. An exception to this are animals with complete regeneration, which regrow tissue without scar formation.
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Scars A scar is the body's natural way of healing and replacing lost or damaged skin. A scar is usually composed of fibrous tissue. Scars may be formed for many different reasons, including as a result of infections, surgery, injuries, or inflammation of tissue.Scars may appear anywhere on the body, and the composition of a scar may vary-appearing flat, lumpy, sunken, colored, painful, or itchy. chemical peels. 2  Chemical peel are often used to minimize sun-damaged skin, irregular pigment, and superficial scars. 3  The top layer of skin is removed with a chemical application to the skin. 4  By removing the top layer, the skin regenerates, often improving the skin's appearance.
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- Abnormal Scar Formation (Overview) Abnormal scar formation is a symptom in which a person, after an accidental or surgical wound, does not heal up properly. Instead he may develop too thick of a scar, too weak of a scar that doesn't hold the sides of the healing wound together, or too tight of a scar that pulls on the surrounding skin.
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scar Definition of scar for English Language Learners : to mark (something) with a scar : to cause (someone) to feel great emotional pain or sadness because of a bad experience
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scar cicatrix; a mark remaining after the healing of a wound, such as one caused by injury, illness or surgery. constricting scar. contraction of scar tissue causing constriction of vascular channel or hollow viscus.
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Scar Types And Treatment What type of Scar do I have ? ( note- Under contruction - links not connected yet) Keloid, Hypertrophic scars, new scar, mature scars, Stretch marks, acne scars, white flat scars, darker flat scars, indented scars, early surgical scars, mature surgical scars, c sections, burn scars , breast reduction scars, tummy tuck scars, arm lift scars, heart surgery scars, ear piercing scars, ulcerated wound scar,
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What Causes Acne Scars (And How To Get Rid Of Them) Acne scarring is the direct result of deep trauma to the skin related to acne. External factors, such as picking, can traumatize even small acne lesions and result in scarring. Acne scars manifest as areas of pitted or raised skin and can occur on the face or body.
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can you drink alcohol while on lyrica? should you just not have your dose for that day? A. It is recommended to avoid alcohol when taking Lyrica. The problem is that alcohol may increase the sedative effects of alcohol. In other words, make you sleepy. Lyrica may also increase the effects that alcohol has on your body, so that even a small amount of alcohol may feel like you had a lot more to drink. It is tough to predict the effects in any given person, so that's why we recommend avoiding alcohol when taking this medication.
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What is Scar Tissue? Though scar tissue is made up of the same substance as undamaged skin, it looks different because of the way the fibers in the tissue are arranged. Scars form every time the skin is damaged beyond its first layer, whether that damage comes from a cut, burn, or a skin condition like acne or a fungal infection.
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- Flat, pale scars. The most common type of scar is the flat, pale scar that forms as a result of the body's natural healing process. Initially, they may be red or dark and raised after the wound has healed, but will become paler and flatter naturally over time as the injury heals.cars 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.
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Scars and Your Skin Scars are a natural part of the body's healing process. A scar results from the biologic process of wound repair in the skin and other tissues. Most wounds, except for very minor ones, result in some degree of scarring.
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Wound Care and Scar Management After Burn Injury (MSKTC) Why do scars form? Scarring is related to age, ethnic origin, and the severity, depth and location of the burn. Scars form when the dermal or lower layer of the skin has been damaged, as in the case of a burn. The body forms a protein called collagen to help heal the damaged skin.
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scar Excessive scar tissue that is elevated above the skin surface is called a keloid. Extensive scars formed after burns or the prolonged healing of suppurative wounds in the area of extremity joints or on the neck result in a limitation of mobility, or contracture; these scars require plastic surgery.
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Scar All scarring is composed of the same collagen as the tissue it has replaced, but the composition of the scar tissue, compared to the normal tissue, is different. Scars differ from other scars in the amounts of collagen overexpressed.
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SCAR TISSUE Noun. 1. scar tissue-the connective tissue that forms a scar; consists of fibroblasts in new scars and collagen fibers in old scars. connective tissue-tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments. adhesion-a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures.
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Scars A scar is usually composed of fibrous tissue. Scars may be formed for many different reasons, including as a result of infections, surgery, injuries, or inflammation of tissue. Scars may appear anywhere on the body, and the composition of a scar may vary.A scar may appear flat, lumpy, sunken, or colored.asers may be used to smooth a scar, remove the abnormal color of a scar, or flatten a scar. Most laser therapy for scars is done in conjunction with other treatments, including injections of steroids, use of special dressings, and the use of bandages.
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What are the different kinds of scars? There are four main types of scars that may occur after a wound or postsurgical. 1. Keloid. A keloid is a thickened scar in which there is overgrowth of scar tissue and collagen beyond the borders of the original scar. These scars when surgically excised can become progressively worsened.here are four main types of scars: Consult your doctor or dermatologist for more information about scars. 1  Keloid scars are raised and fleshy scars that protrude beyond the site of injury on the skin. 2  Contracture scars are sometimes deep scars that can occur from burns and may cause the skin to tighten.
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- There are many different types of scar and these fall into the following general categories: 1  Flat and pale. These, the most common scars, may start red or raised but naturally fade over time. 2  Sunken. Most commonly caused by acne or chicken pox, and although sunken some acne can remain red and raised. 3  Stretched.
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- scar 1. n. 1. A mark left on the skin after a surface injury or wound has healed. 2. A lingering sign of damage or injury, either mental or physical: nightmares, anxiety, and other enduring scars of wartime experiences. 3. Botany A mark indicating a former attachment, as of a leaf to a stem.4.. 1. A mark left on the skin after a surface injury or wound has healed. 2. A lingering sign of damage or injury, either mental or physical: nightmares, anxiety, and other enduring scars of wartime experiences.
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Cosmetic Procedures: Scars Keloid scars. These scars are the result of an overly aggressive healing process. They extend beyond the original injury. Over time, a keloid scar may hamper movement. Treatments include surgery to remove the scar, steroid injections, or silicone sheets to flatten the scar.
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Scar Scar (noun). a mark in the skin or flesh of an animal, made by a wound or ulcer, and remaining after the wound or ulcer is healed; a cicatrix; a mark left by a previous injury; a blemish; a disfigurement. Scar (noun).
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- Scar \Scar\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scarred; p. pr. & vb. n. Scarring.] To mark with a scar or scars. [1913 Webster] Yet I'll not shed her blood; Nor scar that whiter skin of hers than snow. --Shak.
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Scars A scar is a manifestation of the skin's healing process. After skin or tissue is wounded, the body releases collagen to mend the damage. Collagen, a protein, reattaches the damaged skin.As the wound heals, a temporary crust forms and covers it. The crust is a scab that protects the damaged area.ontracture scars are caused by the loss of a large section of skin due to burns or other injury. The scar contracts or tightens around the wound. This contraction could impact a person's mobility. If the scar deepens, it could affect muscles and nerves.
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How Scar Tissue Is Formed and How To Heal Scars Posted June 24, 2009 by. The formation of scars is caused by trauma to the skin. Under the area of trauma, healing cells called fibroblasts migrate to the site of the injury. These fibroblasts cover over the damaged area and form collagen, which is the building block of scar tissue. Normally, collagen fibers line up in a parallel fashion, forming a bridge across the wound.
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- Introduction. A wound is a break in the skin, the first line of defense against infection. Minor wounds include cuts, scrapes, and puncture wounds. Other examples include incisions (clean cuts), lacerations (jagged, irregular cuts), diabetic ulcers, and burns.
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Archived Q&A and Reviews Stretch marks are deep scars caused by overstretching of the deep layer of skin called the dermis. This can happen during periods of rapid growth like pregnancy or breast develpment. Because the body grows faster in these situations than the skin can, the dermis tears.