<![CDATA[Highlights: Burn scars were the leading cause of abnormal scars. Surgery was the primary treatment for abnormal scars. Abstract Introduction: Human skin is prone to damage, leading to abnormal scarring that can negatively affect individuals and society. This study aimed to examine the frequency, characteristics, and treatment options for patients with abnormal scars treated at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia, from 2019 to 2023. Methods: This was a descriptive retrospective study that utilized 48 medical records of patients with abnormal scars at the Department of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia, from 2019 to 2023. Data analysis was performed using the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for Windows version 25.0. The variables in this study included demographic characteristics, etiology of the scar, region, size, and management of abnormal scars. Results: Out of 48 patients, the highest incidence occurred in 2023 (29.2%). The majority of patients were female (60.4%), aged 15-49 years old (41.7%). Burns were the primary etiology of scars (35.4%), and most scars measured over 20 cm² (34.5%). Surgical treatment was the most common management option (54.7%). Conclusion: Patients with abnormal scars are most frequently affected by burn scars. A significant proportion of these individuals presented with extensive hypertrophic keloid scars, for which surgical intervention was the most often used therapeutic method.]]>
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