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Scarring From Acne: The Cure Dilemma

Scarring from acne is a far worse problem than curing acne itself. Scars in general take a very long time to heal and in some cases, do not go away at all. This can be very frustrating specially when dealing with scars on your face.
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Hypertrophic and Other Scars

A hypertrophic scar is one that is larger than expected. Before going into what makes a scar larger that expected, what is a scar?

When we sustain an injury, there is a graduated bio-cellular response that takes place in our bodies. The type of reaction largely depends on the site where the injury occurs, the strength and type of the injury and the individual. For example, when we sustain a cut, the body tries to close the laceration as completely as possible. Most of the time, those cuts and scrapes close completely.
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What Are Hypertrophic Tonsils?

Human tonsil tissue includes the pair of tonsils at the back of the mouth, the adenoids behind the nose and a final area of soft tissue behind the tongue. Cases of chronic tonsillitis or infection may become difficult to treat using only antibiotics. Surgery to remove the tonsils is sometimes required, especially if a condition known as hypertrophic tonsils develops.
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What Causes Scar Tissue in the Lungs?

The lungs are part of the respiratory system and are responsible for breathing. These spongy organs contain a network of airways called bronchi that branch into smaller tubes called bronchioles that end in tiny air sacs called alveoli. The lungs are delicate and are susceptible to damage and scarring by a variety of diseases and disorders.
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What Causes Nasal Scarring?

# Nasal scarring is caused by an injury to the nose. This scarring can result in difficulty breathing or loss of function of the olfactory senses. According to plastic surgeon, Dr. Sam S. Rizk, those with sports-related nose injuries also tend to have a deviated septum. Some scarring can be corrected, albeit done via costly surgical procedures. Read the rest of this entry »