"I avoided the mirror when I undressed so that I didn’t have to notice the growing number of large, protruding bumps." ...

Unlike normal scars that fade over time, keloids can expand, becoming raised, itchy, and sometimes even painful. This overgrowth of scar tissue is more than just a cosmetic concern. Depending on ...

Hypertrophic scars typically form on the chest, upper back, or shoulder area but can occur ... While hypertrophic and keloid scars may both look raised and firm, they are different— and one ...