scarring

noun

scar·ring ˈskär-iŋ

: the formation or appearance of a scar or of multiple scars on the skin or other bodily tissue after a wound has healed

an injury that resulted in a lot of scarring on his leg

facial/corneal scarring

Overly aggressive facials—especially on people with very sensitive skin or acne—can result in scarring, worsened breakouts and broken capillaries,—

Liz Brody

The redness, scarring, and hyperpigmentation of deep inflammatory acne lesions frequently lessen in two or three years.—

Elizabeth A. Abel et al.

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The former can lead to scar tissue, and that scarring can create a chronically worsening condition. —

Matt Benoit, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024 Grade 3: Severe scarring prevents you from pulling the nipple out. —

Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 2 Nov. 2024 Acne affects millions of Americans every year, sometimes causing stubborn scarring that can be difficult to clear. —

Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 12 Oct. 2024 Scarring: Some causes of inner thigh rashes, such as hidradenitis suppurative, can cause permanent scarring. —

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