Wounds & Injuries

Moles are brown or skin-colored lesions that form on the body. Sometimes people have them removed because an unusual mole may be an indicator of skin cancer or even just because they think the...

Scars can be the result of severe acne, burns, sun damage or illnesses such as chicken pox. While there are medical methods, such as dermabrasian, by which the appearance of scars can be...

Serious injury to the body and surgery can leave people with internal scars. These scars can affect other parts of the body and can re-open. Pregnant women have been known to hemorrhage from their...

Hypertrophic scars are raised scars that differ distinctly from the surrounding skin. They can appear in shades of red, pink or purple. When mature, this type of scar appears wider, up to twice...

Hypertrophic scars occur when there is an overgrowth of fibrous tissue at the site of an injury. After the wound is repaired, the tissue continues to build up and becomes an elevated scar....

Old scars are embarrassing and can make you very self-conscious about your appearance. Many adults still carry scars that they acquired during their youth. These scars were easy to get but are...

Scars can appear anywhere on the body as a result of trauma to the skin. Any wound or injury to the skin on your legs can create scar tissue as part of the healing process. The type of scarring...

Scar formation is a natural response to injuries that result in skin damage. A scar is composed of a tissue called collagen that is released when an injury causes damage deeper than the outer...

Laser surgery has become an effective option for scar reduction for the skin. The early uses of the laser procedure were for keloids and hypertrophic scars, which were caused by the continued...

Almost everyone has a scar or two somewhere on his body. Some scars are more noticeable than others because of their location or size or color. While scars can never be completely removed, they...

Scars are a long-term side effect of any injury, capable of creating cosmetic difficulties for years. Yet while most scars are generally unobtrusive, keloid scars are distinctive in that they are...

Mederma, a topical treatment manufactured by Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC, is a popular remedy for treating scars from surgery, accident injuries, acne and burns as well as stretch marks. It is...

Scarguard is a series of topical skin-care products designed to be used together to minimize the appearance of scars from injury and surgery, and help prevent new scars from forming. The products...

Scar tissue results from damage to skin or organs. In its attempt to repair itself, the body covers wounds in a thicker, more fibrous layer than normal skin. It is effective as a protective...

When the skin is first damaged, keeping it hydrated with lotions can help reduce the severity of the scar. Using anti-biotic ointments can also help. There are many very expensive lotions and...

If you have old scars or new scars, keloid scars or hypertrophic scars, the marks that are left after an injury or surgery can be a real pain to live with. There are many options out there to try...

Scars. It's the body's natural internal band-aid. Scars form when there is injury to soft tissue and/or skin. Scars can vary in severity, color, form, height, and duration. They have these...