The cultural and societal attitudes towards scars and how they have changed

The cultural and societal attitudes towards scars and how they have changed

You’re at a beach and you see someone with a large scar running down their arm. You can’t help but stare and wonder how they got it. As you continue to observe, you start to notice that people around you are either staring or trying not to stare at the scar. You start to wonder,…

The emotional and psychological impact of scars and how to cope with them
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The emotional and psychological impact of scars and how to cope with them

Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt self-conscious about a scar on your face or body? Or perhaps you’ve avoided certain activities or clothing because you didn’t want to draw attention to a scar. If so, you’re not alone. Scars can have a significant emotional and psychological impact on people, and it’s important…