Scars and stretch marks are common skin concerns that can arise from various causes. Scars are the result of the skin’s healing process after an injury, surgery, or acne, and can vary in size, shape, and colour. Stretch marks, on the other hand, occur when the skin stretches rapidly due to growth spurts, weight changes, or pregnancy, leading to streak-like lines on the skin.
- Scars: These can be atrophic (depressed, sunken), hypertrophic (raised, but within the boundary of the injury), or keloid (excessively raised and spreading beyond the injury site).
- Stretch Marks: Typically appear as narrow lines or streaks on the skin, often with a different texture and slightly different colour than the surrounding skin.
