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epithelium of its neighbours. The resulting final scar shows a cobblestone-like surface,
unlike the smooth uniform scar of a sore which has grown more concentrically from the
edges of the surrounding skin towards the centre of the sore (Figs. 201 and 202).
Treatment of skin surrounding large scars
Once a sore has been healed, it is important to adjust the surrounding skin and
subcutaneous tissues to the remaining scar by proper massage to diminish tension which
