types of scars from burns
Common Types of Scars. You might think that a scar is just a scar, but there are different types. Hypertrophic scars are thick and raised but do not extend beyond the area that was injured. Keloids are thick, red or brown scars that grow beyond the injury.teroid injections are often used to reduce the appearance of keloids and hypertrophic scars. A contracture is an irreversible tightening of the skin. This type of burn scar can give the skin a melted look and can severely limit mobility [source: WebMD ].
1 Hypertrophic scars. 2  These are raised, red scars that are similar to keloids but do not go beyond the boundary of the injury. 3  Treatments include injections of steroids to reduce inflammation or silicone sheets, which flatten the scar. 4  Acne scars.5  If you've had severe acne, you probably have the scars to prove it. These are raised, red scars that are similar to keloids but do not go beyond the boundary of the injury. 2  Treatments include injections of steroids to reduce inflammation or silicone sheets, which flatten the scar. 3  Acne scars. 4  If you've had severe acne, you probably have the scars to prove it.