A raised, irregular, lumpy, shiny scar which forms as a result of excessive fibrosis and scar tissue formation is called a(n)
A)Abrasion
B)Granulation
C)Keloid
D)Scab
E)Eschar

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The word keloid derives from the Greek meaning stain. A keloid is a raised, irregular, lumpy, shiny scar due to excess collagen fiber production during the healing of a wound. They can extend beyond the edges of the original wound and often return if they are surgically removed. They are most common on the upper body and earlobes.

A Raised, Irregular, Lumpy, Shiny Scar Which Forms as a Result