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 ...

We all have our scars, whether they're from a surgery, inflamed acne, or, in Dr. Johnson's case, a classic run-in with a chainlink fence as a teenager. By now you've no doubt heard the myths (to let a ...

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 ...

Top surgery will cause some scarring, which varies depending on the type of surgery people have. Maintaining good health before and after surgery and proper wound care postsurgery may help to minimize ...

Scars, like diamonds, are forever. Right? That is not necessarily true. Made of silicone, scar tape touts that it can be placed over a wound to minimize scarring and accelerate the healing process.

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Scars tell stories, but sometimes they’re stories we’d rather not share with the world. Laser treatment stands among the most effective solutions for those wanting to minimize the appearance of these ...