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Is keratosis an abnormally raised scar?
No, a keloid is an abnormally raised scar. Keratosis is an overgrowth of the horny (hard) layer of the skin, like a wart.
What does a scar look like?
A scar looks like a piece of skin that is discoloured/and or has a different texture than the rest of the skin surrounding it. Scars are often white, silver, red, or brown, and they can be smooth, ridged, raised, or textured slightly.
What does cicatrix mean?
A small white surface scar.
Do white head pimples leave a scar?
No, if they are white it means they are getting healthier. DO NOT pop them or they WILL leave a scar.
Can white scar removed from the lips?
A white scar cannot be completely removed from the lips. This is because the surgery that would be used would also leave a scar.
Who discovered white scar cave?
White Scar Cave was discovered by Christopher Long in 1923.
An abnormally raised or thickened scar that expands beyond the boundaries of the incision?
Keloid
What is a Scar that result from overproduction of collagen?
A hypertrophic scar is a raised, red, and sometimes itchy scar that forms when there is an overproduction of collagen during the wound healing process. These scars usually remain within the boundaries of the original wound.
What is the medical term meaning abnormally raised or thickened scar?
keloidKeloid is an excessive hypertrophic scar.
What is a keloid made from?
A keloid is made from an overgrowth of scar tissue that extends beyond the original wound site. It is a type of raised scar that occurs when the body produces an excess of collagen during the healing process.
What is a hypertrophic scar with cleft lip repair?
A hypertrophic scar is a raised, thickened scar that forms at the site of a healing wound. When it occurs in the context of cleft lip repair, it can lead to abnormal scar formation and cause cosmetic and functional concerns. Treatment options for hypertrophic scars may include corticosteroid injections, silicone gel sheets, or surgical scar revision.
Which term means a normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound?
The term for a normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound is "hypertrophic scar." These scars are raised and can be red or purple but typically remain within the boundaries of the original injury. Over time, they usually fade and flatten. If the scar extends beyond the original wound, it may be referred to as a keloid scar.
