scarring

noun

scar·ring ˈskär-iŋ

: the formation or appearance of a scar or of multiple scars on the skin or other bodily tissue after a wound has healed

an injury that resulted in a lot of scarring on his leg

facial/corneal scarring

Overly aggressive facials—especially on people with very sensitive skin or acne—can result in scarring, worsened breakouts and broken capillaries,—

Liz Brody

The redness, scarring, and hyperpigmentation of deep inflammatory acne lesions frequently lessen in two or three years.—

Elizabeth A. Abel et al.

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Refrain from squeezing or picking at whiteheads, which can irritate the skin and cause infections, scarring, or dark spots. —

William Truswell, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025 Esophageal Dilation Long-term inflammation can damage the tissue of the esophagus, causing scarring and narrowing. —

Lindsay Curtis, Health, 19 Jan. 2025 Don’t cut into the trunk of the jade, as this could cause scarring or disease. —

Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025 Over time, this damage to our organs can lead to conditions like pulmonary fibrosis, a type of scarring of the lung, or lung cancer, even in non-smokers. —

Bill Frist, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for scarring