Scarring, whether caused by acne, surgery or another wound-inducing experience, is almost as inevitable as it is permanent. If your scars create textural changes to your skin, it is unlikely that an ...

Acne is a common skin condition among the larger population. As inflammatory, painful or picked-at acne heals and clears up, it may leave marks on the skin resulting in rolling scars.‌ Skin scars are ...

Keloid scars are thick, irregular-looking scars that look larger than the original wound. They usually have a shiny, raised appearance and can cause minor discomfort. They range from flesh color to ...

As a wound heals, tissue begins to grow over the wound, protecting it and replacing the damaged skin. As this fibrous tissue settles in, you develop a scar. Essentially, scars are nature’s way of ...

Hypertrophic scars and keloids both form due to excess collagen during wound healing. But hypertrophic scars stay within the confines of the wound, while keloids can grow beyond. Keloids are also much ...

Ever since I had my first dermatologic surgery back in junior high, I've had (and been self-conscious about) my scars. I have one prominent scar on my collarbone that spans several inches from 6 or 7 ...

After an injury or accident, a small scar seems like no big deal. But larger, more noticeable scars can occur too—and sometimes, while there’s nothing wrong with our bodies healing themselves and ...

Surgery can improve the appearance of acne scars, but doctors often use a complementary treatment afterward for optimal results. Combining surgery and postsurgery injections is one of the most ...

While vitamin E may help moisturize the skin, research indicates that vitamin E oils and supplements have no notable effect on scars. Vitamin E has a wide range of benefits, including keeping the eyes ...

My post about scarring inspired quite a few thoughtful responses from many survivors. Most commentors agree that they wear their cancer surgery scars like badges of honor, but a few commentors had ...