scarring

noun

scar·​ring ˈskär-iŋ 

: the formation or appearance of a scar or of multiple scars on the skin or other bodily tissue after a wound has healed

an injury that resulted in a lot of scarring on his leg

facial/corneal scarring

Overly aggressive facials—especially on people with very sensitive skin or acne—can result in scarring, worsened breakouts and broken capillaries,

—Liz Brody

The redness, scarring, and hyperpigmentation of deep inflammatory acne lesions frequently lessen in two or three years.

—Elizabeth A. Abel et al.

Examples of scarring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reduced Appearance of Thick Scars: Stretching and moving the face may help loosen tight, thick scarring. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025

These blades are designed to minimize visible scarring and support post-procedure hair growth. —Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 12 July 2025

Some attribute it to emotional scarring, or psychological wounds that live only in the mind. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025

Don't aggressively rub, scrub, or over-cleanse either (twice a day, morning and night, is perfectly fine) to avoid worsening your skin's condition and encouraging scarring. —Lily Wohlner, Allure, 30 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for scarring

• barring
• charring
• jarring
• marring
• sparring
• starring
• tarring
• debarring