While a “normal” scar is soft, flat, pale in colour, and hardly visible, the deeper a wound is and the longer it takes to heal, the more abnormal and problematic the subsequent scar may be.

Hypertrophic scarring is a common scar abnormality and often occurs following burns.

This article explores how early and ongoing scar assessment is important and sets out specific regimens suitable for those with hypertrophic scars.