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Comparison of non-hypertrophic scars and fibroproliferative scars [39]
| Scar type | Scar type subclass | Clinical characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Non-hypertrophic | Atrophic | Depressed |
| Textural | Mature light color, flat | |
| Immature red, pruritic, painful, slightly elevated | ||
| Fibroproliferative | Hypertrophic | Linear red, raised, pruritic |
| Widespread red, raised, pruritic, extensive | ||
| Keloids | Minor focally raised, pruritic | |
| Major >0.5 cm, painful, pruritic |
