I know the phrase “guilty pleasure” gets thrown around a lot (including by this particular writer), but the latest by System of a Down appendix, Scars on Broadway, falls hard under that category. If ...

Skin is a seamless organ, like a fine cloth protecting valuable assets underneath. When it's damaged by a burn, injury, or other trauma, like surgery, a scar can form. Most scars will never go away ...

Scars come in many shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: itchiness. While new scars are often the itchiest, old scars can itch too, especially when you experience skin changes like ...

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 ...

Keloid scars are thick, irregular-looking scars that look larger than the original wound. They usually have a shiny, raised appearance and can cause minor discomfort. They range from flesh color to ...

Boxcar scars look like a round or oval depression or crater in your skin. They typically have sharp vertical edges, and are wider than ice pick scars but not as wide as rolling scars. Shallow ones may ...

When a person has an injury, the body responds by repairing the damaged tissue, which creates scar tissue. There are numerous treatments that can help to reduce the appearance of scarring. A keloid is ...