II. Pathophysiology: Stages
- Stage 1: Inflammation occurs for up to first 10 days
- Stage 2: Proliferation occurs over next 14 days
- Stage 3: Maturation and remodeling may continue for years
III. Signs
- Isolated to site of Skin Injury
- Contrast with Keloid which extends beyond the scar
- Distribution
- Can occur anywhere, but have a predilection for extensor surfaces
- Timing
- Onset within 1 month of wound and regress and flatten with time
IV. Course
- Regress over time
V. Management
- See Keloid
VI. Prevention
- See Keloid