A scar is a permanent patch of skin that grows over a wound. It forms when your body heals itself after a cut, scrape, burn or sore. You can also get scars from surgery, infections like chickenpox, or skin conditions like acne. Scars are often thicker, as well as pinker, redder or shinier than the rest of your skin.
How your scar looks depends on:
Scars usually fade over time but never go away completely. If the way a scar looks bothers you, various treatments might minimize it. These include surgical revision, dermabrasion, laser treatments, injections, chemical peels and creams.
How contagious are cold sores?
Your body is feeling run down and you start to feel a cold sore emerging. You don’t think much of it, because how contagious can they really be? An Ohio State dermatologist explains.
Is jewelry causing that skin rash?
An Ohio State expert answers to five common questions about nickel allergy.
Skincare ingredients to use and to avoid
It may seem simple but selecting the right skin care products depends on your skin type. When it comes to taking care of your skin, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Our expert offers his recommendations.
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