ScarsAnatomy & Physiology

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What is a scar?

After a wound or injury heals on the surface of the skin, a mark is left. This mark is called a scar.

What causes scars? Scars have countless causes. Some

are:› Burns› Acne› Surgical Incisions› Warts› Scrapes› Cuts› Abrasions

What signals a scar?

The patch of skin that is likely to develop a scar may become itchy, painful, or sensitive.

The severity of a scar may depend on its location, depth, and size.

Other factors contributing to the scar’s later appearance include gender, ethnicity, age, and heredity.

Treatment/PreventionTreatment Prevention

Vitamin E based creams, gels, and

salves

Keep wounds and injuries moist and

covered

Dermabrasion: removes the top

layers of skin with an electrical

machine

Clean out, sanitize, and bandage fresh cuts, scrapes, and other wounds as

they occur

Cryotherapy: scar tissues blisters and falls off due to liquid

nitrogen

Once a scab forms over a wound, do

not pick at or irritate it

Burn Scar

Keloid Scar

Hypertrophic Scar

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Montemayor-Quellenberg, Marjorie. "Scars--Overview." NYU Langone Medical Center. Web. 12 Feb. 2012.

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