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Abstract

Hypertrophic scarring represents an aberrant response to burn injuriese result of excess collagen deposition. It maps present for months while keloid scars, which may never regress over time. This is a cross-sectional study that was performed at AlNasiriya Teaching Hospital in Thi-Qar Province during the period from November 1, 2024, to February 1, 2025. The goal was to determine the incidence and functional characteristics of hypertrophic scars in burn patients. Structured interviews and a questionnaire-based form were used for data collection, including demographic data and evaluation of burn injuries (burn cause, burn severity, location, signs and symptoms, hypertrophic scar formation, and treatment interventions). A total of 20 subjects were included in the study, with 10 subjects per age range (15–30 years and 31–50 years). 60% of the sample was male, and 55% of participants were from rural regions. The most frequent injury was a thermal burn (70%), followed by oil burns (20%) and chemical burns (10%). The most common site for scars was the lower limb (30%). These findings illustrate the clinical features and demographic variables of burn injuries in the study population. The majority were second-degree burns. The most frequent site of scarring was the lower limb and pruritus developed as the most frequent symptom.

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Burn, Scar, Hypertrophic

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