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Why don’t scars go away?

Why don’t scars go away?

Update: 2025-04-18
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If you get a cut or scratch that goes deep enough into your skin, your body will form a scar. But why don’t scars themselves heal and go away? We asked dermatologist Liz Farhat to help us find the answer.


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Why don’t scars go away?

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