Scars or Marks From Rash/Wound
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Scars or marks from the rash/wound
Post-inflammatory scarring
About the Symptom
Post-inflammatory scarring is the scar that is formed after the skin is injured .
Possible Causes
Generally, Scars or marks from rash/wound can be related to:
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
It is a non-inflammatory, non-infectious skin condition that causes large, painful skin ulcers to develop. These begin as small red bumps or blisters. The cause is unknown, but it is associated with immune system disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.
- Pemphigoid Group
A group of diseases causing blistering of the skin and/or mucus membranes. They result from the body's antibodies attacking normal surface-lining cells. Men and women are equally affected, and although a person can have a genetic predisposition to developing these diseases, it is not considered an inherited condition.
- Milia
Milia are small white bumps that often appear on the skin. They occur when dead skin cells don't shed, become trapped under new skin, and harden. Milia can develop at any age but are most common in newborns, usually appearing on a baby's nose, chin, or cheeks. In older individuals, they mainly occur on the face but can appear anywhere.
- Keloids (Including Piercing Keloids)
- Acne Vulgaris (Acne)
- Congenital bullous disease
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Do you have scars or marks from previous rashes or wounds?
- Have you noticed any hard or stiff areas on your skin?
- Is your skin getting harder from fingertip to back of your hand?
- How often do you experience hard or stiff skin?
- How is your hard or stiff skin now?
Reviewed By:
Sarita Nori, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Sarita Nori was drawn to dermatology because of the intersection of science and medicine that is at the heart of dermatology. She feels this is what really allows her to help her patients. “There is a lot of problem-solving in dermatology and I like that,” she explains. “It’s also a profession where you can help people quickly and really make a difference in their lives.” | Some of the typical skin problems that Dr. Nori treats include skin cancers, psoriasis, acne, eczema, rashes, and contact dermatitis. Dr Nori believes in using all possible avenues of treatment, such as biologics, especially in patients with chronic diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. “These medications can work superbly, and they are really life-changing for many patients.” | Dr. Nori feels it’s important for patients to have a good understanding of the disease or condition that is affecting them. “I like to educate my patients on their problem and have them really understand it so they can take the best course of action. Patients always do better when they understand their skin condition, and how to treat it.”
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
Content updated on Feb 6, 2025
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Ogawa R, Okai K, Tokumura F, et al. The relationship between skin stretching/contraction and pathologic scarring: the important role of mechanical forces in keloid generation. Wound Repair Regen 2012; 20:149.