The fibrous tissue which replaces the normal skin following an injury is
termed as a scar. It is an integral part of the wound repair process.
Scar tissue and the tissue are made up of the same protein, but the
fiber composition differs. Generally, the functional quality of scar
tissue is inferior to the original tissue. However, in cases such as
bones, there is no functional or structural deterioration after healing.
There are various types of scar tissue, namely, hypertrophic, atrophic,
keloid and stretch marks. Hypertrophic scars are raised above the
surrounding skin due to the overproduction of the collagen by the body.
Keloid scars are able to grow indefinitely into large neoplasms. The
objective of this book is to give a general view of scars and their
clinical management. It is a compilation of chapters that discuss the
most vital concepts and emerging trends in this field. Those in search
of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by
this book.