scarring

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He described the situation as the "perfect storm" for young people, warning that becoming detached from the labour market can have a "scarring impact", with the lifetime loss approaching £300,000 for each young person.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Scientists believe excess fat inside liver cells triggers inflammation, tissue damage, and scarring over time.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

With FAPD, the goal of treatment is decreasing the inflammation that causes irreversible scarring and, if possible, stimulating hair growth in follicles that haven’t been completely damaged.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

“We expect some long-term economic scarring from the war, including disruptions to global supply chains,” the bank said in a report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Ultimately recovered with major scarring around face and reconstructed teeth.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña