What happens that causes a scar to form at the site of an injury?

Answer by  bl834 (1317)

It's my understanding that the scar is fibrous repair tissue. Since it didn't grow through the usual skin method (epidermis, dermis, subdermis), it looks different.

Answer by  lou (792)

A scar is the result of the healing process. The body produces collagen to heal the wound. Some individuals who produce more collagen can end up with larger scars.

Answer by  G12345 (1808)

The bodies repair mechanism requires fibrobalst to lay down collagen and fibrous connective tissue. Unfortunately, it is of darker pigment, but will fade as remodled over time.

Answer by  Baobao (1273)

The skin cells themselves have the ability of rejuvernating and it is the protection action of most cases that area is also itchy when cells grow.Having more vitamin C will help to shorten the overall process and cells will then grow quickly.Be sure to keep that area clean in order not to infect.