A hypertrophic scar is a wound that heals to greater than normal size as a result of a aggressive lay down of collagen, contained in larger than normal skin cells, producing a raised, smooth, hyper-pigmented result. The site maintains a higher than normal level of sensitivity and the tissue is more fibrous in structure. BIOSKINCARE™ has shown to flatten, soften, smooth and dramatically improve the discoloration noted with these types of aggressive scars. See similar questions...

If you have visited your doctor about your scar, he/she may have used the terms "hypertrophic" (enlarged) or "keloid" (tender dense and/or red) to describe or clinically classify your scar condition. Both hypertrophic and keloid scars are thick, raised and generally discolored. See similar questions...

It depends greatly on the age of the person, the gender, where the scar is, how the scar got there, how long it's been there and whether anybody has tried to reduce it previously. All those factors will influence the usual treatments which will involve laser reduction. See similar questions...

After electrolysis, you may have some scabs appear over the areas worked on. This is because there is a mild dose of electrical current applied to the hair follicle, and it is the body’s way to protect & heal itself. After the treatment it is very important to follow the after care instructions so that the skin heals properly. You are NOT TO PICK any scabs, or pitting/scarring may occur. See similar questions...

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heart disease where areas of heart muscle enlarge and thicken. The left side of the heart is most commonly affected. The heart's ventricle becomes smaller in capacity due to the thickening of its walls. Because the ventricle holds less blood, the heart must beat faster (tachycardia) to pump the same amount of blood to the body. See similar questions...

The most common heart disease in cats, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heart muscle disease in which the walls of the heart, specifically the left ventricle, become abnormally thickened. As the disease progresses, it alters the structure of the heart and impairs its function. It is a potentially serious disease that is found in cats of all ages. A cat that seems healthy can suddenly become very ill or even die. See similar questions...