Scar Healing

    Last Updated: September 29, 2022

    A scar, or area of fibrous tissue, is the body’s way of naturally healing and replacing lost or damaged skin. Scar healing refers to the process of the affected skin becoming healthy again, which involves incremental changes in the area, color, and height of the scar.

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    Scar Healing falls under the Skin, Hair, & Nails category.

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