A piercing on the skin is just like any other wound that heals as the skin repairs itself by making collagen, the protein that gives skin its strength and structure. A nose piercing scar is a raised scar that forms while the piercing heals. It is a firm, red or pink scar, thicker than normal scars, and it can even be painful and itchy.
Since the cartilage does not heal as well as the other tissues, these scars are common with nose and ear piercings. Though these scars are harmless and can shrink and flatten with time, they are a crucial cosmetic issue you need to take proper steps to deal with.
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