ICD-11 definition : Hypertrophic scars result from the production of excessive amounts of collagen in
the dermis during connective tissue repair following inflammation, injury or surgery.
In contrast to keloid scars, they do not expand beyond the boundary of the initial
injury or inflammation and may undergo spontaneous resolution.;
Hypertrophic scars result from the production of excessive amounts of collagen in
the dermis during connective tissue repair following inflammation, injury or surgery.
In contrast to keloid scars, they do not expand beyond the boundary of the initial
injury or inflammation and may undergo spontaneous resolution.