Hypertrophic scar

The hypertrophic scar is formed shortly after the wound healing or still in the course. Cause an overproduction of connective tissue fibers. The scar tends to bulge formation and rises above the surrounding skin level it, however, remains limited in principle to the original injury area. Hypertrophic scars occurs frequently when the wound is not immobilized or protected, or if an additional infection occurs.

Is distinguished from the hypertrophic scar the keloid, at which the bead formation can also be extended to undamaged skin over the injured area originally addition.