scarring

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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.

scarring

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present participle of scar entry 2

Examples of scarring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

For severe or long-term conditions, some pigmentation and scarring can remain. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026

Save to wishlist Mediheal Madecassoside Cotton Facial Pads Mediheal’s toner pads are best used after a breakout to help repair the skin and reduce scarring. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

Alice gets to keep her leg, albeit with extensive scarring, and Anna does her best to forget about the sacrificial part of the pact until she is awoken one night by a noise downstairs. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Two of the children suffered untreated burns that left significant scarring, according to Uthmeier's office. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for scarring

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