Scars are the body's natural response to various skin traumas, from accidents to cuts. When a wound closes, new skin replaces the affected area, resulting in a scar. However, the appearance of scars is influenced by multiple factors, including the original injury's severity, treatment, scar type, location, and genetics.
Composed of fibrous tissues, scars formed due to many reasons. They could result from injuries, infections, surgery or tissue inflammation and can appear anywhere on the body. Scars vary in appearance - some are flat, sunken, bumpy or coloured. They may also be itchy and/or painful.