scarring

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In severe cases, liver scarring can progress to cirrhosis and liver failure, leaving transplantation as one of the only remaining treatment options.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

After ruling out more serious autoimmune conditions, my new dermatologist did a scalp biopsy and finally diagnosed me with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, or FAPD, in which inflammation damages hair follicles via scarring.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

The depth of the scarring from this conflict, on gas supply, and on control of one of the world's key economic arteries, remains an open question.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

U.S. jobless claims declined last week, with little sign so far that the rise in global energy prices prompted by the conflict in the Middle East is scarring employment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

When the terrible itching that gave the disease its name started, Omakayas wrapped their hands with cloth, bit down their fingernails, anything to keep them from scarring themselves.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich