How to Use scarring in a Sentence

scarring

noun
  • The brand claims that with extended use, the serum can even reduce pore size, heal scarring, and fight acne.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 May 2023
  • This cream plumps up the face, reduces the appearance of fine lines, and prevents scarring and breakouts.
    Essence, 23 Sep. 2023
  • Many of them, chronicled by the scarring on her body, are physical.
    Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 24 May 2024
  • Easy bruising and scarring are hallmarks of the condition too.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 1 Feb. 2024
  • The threat of labor-market scarring and an erosion of skills for some of the most vulnerable workers loomed.
    Dana M. Peterson, WSJ, 16 Dec. 2021
  • Severe cases may take longer, and can cause scarring or weak skin if not treated quickly.
    Isadora Baum, Men's Health, 16 Feb. 2023
  • In some cases, skin-picking and zit-popping can cause marks that last for months—in others, the scarring can be permanent.
    Rebecca Dancer, Seventeen, 8 July 2020
  • There is also the risk of pain, nerve damage and scarring, according to research studies.
    Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 18 July 2023
  • The process uses small burns or freezes to cause some scarring on the inside of the heart to help break up the electrical signals that cause irregular heartbeats.
    Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
  • In the cap were drugs meant to reduce inflammation, a protein substance to help with scarring, as well as drugs meant to help the growth of blood vessels, muscles and nerve fibers.
    Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2022
  • There was a little scarring — where the narrow treelike branches of the airways got stretched out and baggy in what was called bronchiectasis.
    Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Having a younger mother or no mother around was not as safe, and males in those situations showed more scarring.
    Victoria Sayo Turner, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2023
  • The autopsy showed the little boy had old and new scarring on his back that would have occurred during his past year with Saintizaire in the United States.
    Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 9 May 2024
  • This can lead to cirrhosis, or scarring, and liver cancer.
    Bill Sullivan, Discover Magazine, 4 May 2024
  • There’s stuff on there far more scarring than a book about a gay penguin and more provocative than any work by Toni Morrison — the main targets of the Bill-of-Rights parenting crew.
    Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2023
  • The buildup can lead to permanent scarring, and in the worst cases, the organ, which filters the blood to break down and remove harmful substances, can stop functioning.
    Ariana Eunjung Cha, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Mar. 2023
  • This can help your zit heal faster and minimize the potential for scarring or infection.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Jan. 2024
  • His ear appeared intact and did not seem to have any significant scarring.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 26 July 2024
  • Jonas says that people who have this damage and scarring should avoid nicotine products to preserve lung function.
    Janelle Chavez, CNN, 7 Mar. 2023
  • The parasite can continue to inflict damage for years, leading to long-term scarring in its wake.
    Alexander Tin, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2023
  • It’s approved for adults with NASH who have moderate to advanced liver scarring and is to be used along with diet and exercise.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Resist the urge to squeeze pimples and pick at your skin because this can cause more irritation, scarring, or infection.
    Madeleine Burry, Health, 30 June 2023
  • But experts don’t recommend the DIY approach to removing skin tags because of the risks of bleeding, infection and scarring, as well as pain.
    Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2021
  • The scalp has no scarring, which differentiates this condition from other types of acute hair loss.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 14 Mar. 2022
  • Cystic acne can emerge anywhere from your chin, cheeks, chest, or back, and if not treated correctly, can leave severe scarring.
    Kristin Koch, Seventeen, 15 Apr. 2023
  • This can lead to inflammation and scarring and can result in chronic coughing, chest pain and a lung disease called asbestosis.
    Kathleen McGrory, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2022
  • The Reveal: Longlegs’ Humanity The issue of handling the scarring of the skin was a similar balancing act.
    Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 13 July 2024
  • With a condition like Lee’s, the kidney tissue can eventually show signs of injury and scarring.
    Christine Yu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Chief among these is fully emptying the bladder; doing so reduces stress on the bladder wall and prevents further scarring.
    Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
  • That also means that, if left untreated, the underground pimples can cause pretty bad scarring.
    Kristin Koch, Seventeen, 15 Apr. 2023

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