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Overview of different scar types and commonly used laser treatments
| Scar Type | Characteristics | Commonly Used Lasers |
|---|---|---|
| Traumatic | Pink | PDL |
| Hypertrophic | Raised, erythematous | PDL, CO2 |
| Restricted to wound boundaries | ||
| Can be symptomatic | ||
| Keloid | Raised, firm, dark purple-reddish | PDL, CO2 |
| Overgrow outside of original wound margin | ||
| Often symptomatic | ||
| Hypertrophic burns | Contract, stiff, firm | Fractional lasers |
| Hyperpigmentation, altered texture | ||
| Often symptomatic |
PDL, pulsed dye laser.
