Body · Pattern guide
Growing raised scar
A firm raised scar that grows beyond the original injury. Guidance, not a diagnosis.
Browse concerns Story cardWhat it looks like
Signs
growth beyond the wound edgeafter a cut, burn, acne spot or piercingfirm or rubbery scaritch, tenderness or restricted movement
What may help
Options
protect new wounds from further injurydermatology confirmationclinician-directed scar care
When to get help
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Arrange an examination before treating a new or uncertain raised growth. Prompt review is important if it grows quickly, bleeds, breaks down, becomes very painful or limits movement.
Sources
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Reviewed July 2026
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