What is Hypertrophic Scar?

Definition of Hypertrophic Scar

Hypertrophic Scar is a skin condition in excessive scars tissues are seen on the body. Hypertrophic Scar can affect people from anywhere in the world but it is more commonly found in the Asian and Hispanic people.

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Symptoms oh Hypertrophic Scar

In this condition Red Scars appear on the Skin. They are usually seen on the region which is recently injured or operated on.

These scars are darker in color as compare to the surrounding regions of Skin. Hypertrophic scars are usually seen on the Ear Lobes,Lower Facial Areas, Chest, back and Shoulders areas.

In this disease scars can appear at any time. These scars can appear even when a wound is healed.

These scars become itchy, hard and painful with the passage of time. They become sensitive to the temperature. Pain and discomfort is also felt in these scars.