What’s the difference between keloid scars and hypertrophic scars?
Keloid and hypertrophic scars are both raised and red, but hypertrophic scars stay within the boundaries of the original wound, whereas keloid scars extend into the surrounding healthy skin.
Hypertrophic scars also tend to improve over time, while keloids continue to grow and do not usually improve without treatment.
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