In contrast to a hypertrophic scar, which remains within the boundaries of the original injury, a keloid may grow beyond those boundaries. While hypertrophic scars typically regress over time, keloids generally do not.
By Natalie Kita, About.com
Updated: March 25, 2008
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In contrast to a hypertrophic scar, which remains within the boundaries of the original injury, a keloid may grow beyond those boundaries. While hypertrophic scars typically regress over time, keloids generally do not.
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