Scars (Patient Counselling Guide)

A Scar is a fibrous tissue replacing normal tissues destroyed by injury or disease.It is a mark on the skin resulting from a former break due to an accident, disease,or surgery. Scar formation is natural in the healing process of wounds, wherein new collagen is laid down to fix an injured area of the skin. The more the skin is damaged, the longer it takes for the damage to heal. There is also a greater chance of developing a noticeable scar. The scar may initially appear redder and thicker, which then rapidly fades. Several factors affect how scars are formed,including the depth and size of the wound, the patient’s age, gender, ethnicity, and heredity.

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