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Help, how do i tell if i have a keloid or hypertrophic scar?
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Depends upon growth: Both keloid and hypertrophic scars look the same under the microscope. They differ by their growth characteristics. A hypertrophic scar is a scar that is contained within the area of "injury" whereas a keloid scar grows beyond the original area of injury. Both are treated similarly.
Answered 4/21/2014
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