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What are hypertophic scars?

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Hypertophic scars.are caused by an over-active healing process. This produces an excessive amount of collagen at the wound site.Hypertophic scars do not extend beyond the wound site. are red, thick, and raised above the wound.

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thick, ropy-textured scars that are often associated with contractures

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