A scar is a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed. Scars can be raised, sunken, pink, red, brown and can range from barely visible to very noticeable. Most scars have no symptoms but some keloids may be itchy or painful, especially as they increase in size.
Scars are commonly caused by cuts and trauma to the skin, but they can also be caused by surgery. Severe acne may also result in deep scarring. Scars can occur anywhere on the body, but scars on the face and ears are most visible and the commonest reason why patients consult us for treatment.
The appearance of your scar will depend on many factors including how deep it is, whether it is located over an area of tension such as shoulder and knee joints, if it was complicated by infection, or if there are other underlying conditions.
Although scars can fade over time, they never disappear completely.
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Dr Ang Sue-May is a British trained Consultant Dermatologist who is registered as a skin specialist both in Singapore and the United Kingdom. She has a special focus on acne & scars, skin cancer and dermatological surgery.
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