Scar
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Latest Edit: Iva 2012-08-03 (EDT)
A scar is a secondary skin lesion formed by connective tissue following dermal damage. Scars occur after surgery or injury, and initially appear as a thick, pale lesion progressing over time to become white and atrophic.[1]
Common conditions associated with scars include:
- acne
- bullous pemphigoid
- herpes zoster (shingles)
- chickenpox
- hidradenitis suppurativa
- burns
- post-sugery.
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References
- ↑ Habif Thomas P., et al. (2005) Skin Disease, Diagnosis and Treatment Mosby.