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.

Examples of scarring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Nashville local also never struggled with acne, scarring or blemishes. —Jordan Greene, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025

Intense internal scarring and multiple deaths have been recorded among people who have gotten in close proximity to those bubbles. —Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025

This is also an excellent pick for people with post-breakout scarring, thanks to its texture-evening abilities. —Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025

Besides the risk of infections, allergic reactions, scarring and other skin problems — which can happen with regular tattooing — sedation tattooing also carries anesthesia risks. —Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for scarring

• barring
• charring
• jarring
• marring
• sparring
• starring
• tarring
• debarring