Scars – Abnormal Healing

Keloid Scar No. 3

Keloid Scar (Courtesy of Dr. A. Freiberg)

Note the overgrowth of dense fibrous tissues extending beyond the borders of the original injury. (Courtesy of Dr. A. Freiberg)

Note the overgrowth of dense fibrous tissues extending beyond the borders of the original injury. (Courtesy of Dr. A. Freiberg)

Note that hypertrophic scars are limited to the traumatized area and may regress spontaneously, unlike keloid scars. (Courtesy of Dr. A. Freiberg)