Table 3.
The most common causes of scarring according to anatomical sites, and the most common anatomical sites of keloids according to causes
| Causes | The most common anatomical sites (%) | Anatomical sites | The most common causes (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spontaneous | Sternum (58.54 %), shoulder (19.5 %) | Face | Burn (35 %) |
| Burn | Upper limb (28.44 %), lower limb (16.51 %) | Neck | Burn (50 %) |
| Sharp wound | Upper limb (37.5 %) | Scalp | Acne (75 %) |
| Surgical | Sternum (31.25 %), abdominal (17.5 %) | Ear lobe | Sharp wound (66.66 %) |
| Acne | Shoulder (28.26 %), sternum (17.4 %) | Pinna | Surgical (66.66 %) |
| Trauma | Face (18.52 %) upper limb (18.52 %) | Upper limb | Burn (44.29 %) |
| Lower limb | Burn (66.66 %) | ||
| Shoulder | Acne (28.88 %) | ||
| Lower back | Burn (37.5 %) | ||
| Sternum | Spontaneous (35.82 %) Surgical (37.13 %) | ||
| Chest wall | Burn (27.59 %) | ||
| Abdominal wall | Surgical (56 %) | ||
| Palm and sole | Burn (66.66 %) | ||
| Genital | Burn (50 %) | ||
| Buttock | Trauma (50 %) Burn (50 %) |