I had a port put in for chemotherapy. I have a red scar on my chest and a smaller one near my collarbone. None of the nurses have seen one placed in the neck before. Was mine put in wrong, or is this ...

Scar revision is a broad term that’s used to describe techniques that minimize or improve the appearance of scars. Simply put, scars are growths of fibrous tissue that form as part of your body’s ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I had a port put in for chemotherapy. I have a red scar on my chest and a smaller one near my collarbone. None of the nurses have seen one placed in the neck before. Was mine put in ...

Whether it be from an injury, a medical condition, or some sort of surgical procedure, developing a scar or two over the course of our lives is more or less inevitable. But while most scars tend to ...

Medical treatments, like laser therapy or topical ointments, may help reduce the appearance of scars, depending on the type. Natural remedies, including aloe vera, may help. Treating an older scan can ...

Scar tissue forms when a wound heals but is different from skin tissue. For example, it is less elastic, leading to tightness, limited movement, and pain. Exercise, moisturizing, and other home and ...