: 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,—
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Liz BrodyThe 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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In more advanced cases, where follicle scarring has occurred, hair regrowth may not be possible, and treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy or hair transplant surgery might be considered.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Gentler in concentration and more focused on preventative skincare, the best Korean vitamin C serum comes in lightweight, fast-absorbing formulas that brighten skin and fade hyperpigmentation and scarring.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Researchers found that about two-thirds of patients had less liver inflammation, and about one-third had improvement in liver scarring, a more advanced stage of damage.
—Allen Chang, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
The Laser Pro uses near-infrared cold laser technology to boost collagen production to address wrinkles, cellulite, redness, scarring, hyperpigmentation, and post-surgical recovery.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2025
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Gentler in concentration and more focused on preventative skincare, the best Korean vitamin C serum comes in lightweight, fast-absorbing formulas that brighten skin and fade hyperpigmentation and scarring.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Researchers found that about two-thirds of patients had less liver inflammation, and about one-third had improvement in liver scarring, a more advanced stage of damage.
—Allen Chang, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
The Laser Pro uses near-infrared cold laser technology to boost collagen production to address wrinkles, cellulite, redness, scarring, hyperpigmentation, and post-surgical recovery.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scarring
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“Scarring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scarring. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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