Scar
... and other tissues of the body. Thus, scarring is a natural part of the healing ... or surgery) results in some degree of scarring. Scar tissue is not identical to the ... scars are a more serious form of scarring, because they can carry on growing indefinitely ... a genetic susceptibility to these types of scarring. They can be caused by surgery, an ... or muscle, are lost. This type of scarring is commonly associated with acne, but ...
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Intersex surgery
... been left with chronic problems with fistulas, scarring and contractures that make urination or erections ... e., repairing a perineal hypospadias). Fistulas and scarring are the main risks. Gonadectomy (also referred ... to a number of conditions. Potential problems: Scarring and contracture are occasional complications, but most ... cases a functional penis cannot be created. Scarring is often extensive and the lower torso ... problems. More complicated reconstruction may result in scarring and contracture, which can distort the ...
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Talk:Suture
... to remove them. Optimal timing to minimize scarring varies for skin of different parts of ... of the absorbable sutures. Inflammation can amplify scarring so if removable sutures are less antigenic ... represent a second potential way to reduce scarring. Alteripse 18:07, 3 Jul 2004 (UTC ... using non-absorbable sutures is to reduce scarring - the inflammatory response described by Alteripse will cause quite noticeable scarring with absorbables.--inks 13:10, 7 ...
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Keratoconus
... surface of the cornea; the other being scarring that occurs on its exposed highpoints. These ... of multiple images known as monocular polyopia. Scarring appears to be an aspect of the ... the incidence and factors predictive of corneal scarring in the Collaborative Longitudinal Evaluation of Keratoconus ... solution. Although a hydrops usually causes increased scarring of the cornea, occasionally it will benefit ... The topographical map indicates any distortions or scarring present in the cornea, with keratoconus ...
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Talk:Terri Schiavo/archive41
... eating disorder when there was no characteristic scarring of the esophagus or stomach -- as if ... your POV and not my interpretation. Characteristically scarring of the esophagus and stomach is present ... say that her esophogaus didn't have scarring. I think he also said something about ... period, it would have been evident in scarring. If she had the long-term habit ... in teh article. The autopsy found no scarring but that doesn't prove there ...
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Conjunctivitis
... are associated with aging, poor lid closure, scarring from previous injury, or autoimmune diseases such ... mild injection and be difficult to diagnose. Scarring of the tarsal conjunctiva is occasionally seen ... on the lower tarsal conjunctiva on biomicroscopy. Scarring of the tarsal conjunctiva suggests trachoma, especially ... if seen in endemic areas, if the scarring is linear (von Arlt's line), or ... alkali burns, which can lead to severe scarring, intraocular damage or even loss of ...
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User talk:Introdes
... damaged in one of three ways: warping, scarring, and cracking. In addition, the useful life ... goes outside the scope of this article. Scarring Scarring can occur if brake pads are not ... to do so due to warping or scarring. This can reduce the useful life of ...
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Talk:Foreskin restoration/archive
... sensitivity, except for men who have extreme scarring and keritinization to cope with. Instead, changes ... Dec 2004 (UTC) Hmm -what about "emotional scarring"? The poll says 29% are dependant on ... it's quite reasonable to include prominent scarring. But restoration can't do a thing ... not do that? Whether it is prominent scarring, painful erections, etc., all of these issues ...
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Talk:Circumcision/Archive 7
... it however, inevitable. Some examples include Bleeding, Scarring, Pain, Loss of Function. Also possibly, Continual Pain, Emotional Scarring, Complications ranging from removal of too much ... 2005 (UTC) I believe that bleeding and scarring happen whenever the skin is cut. Also ... circular reasoning, and other causes such as scarring due to balanoposthitis. CIRP make erroneous claims ...
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Penis enlargement
... irritated skin and burst blood vessels to scarring and impaired penile function, including partial loss ... of sensation, inability to perform penetrative intercourse, scarring and deformation. Injections of other substances, including ... similar effects, but also may cause extreme scarring and permanent disfigurement. Ligament cutting Another method ... found it to cause pain, discomfort, bleeding, scarring, and infection more often than pleasure.[3 ...
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