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Whipping scars of a former Mississippi slave, US Civil War, 1863 (media.kbin.social)
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[–] Pussydogger@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Anyone know why the skin heals itself in this way?

[–] feedum_sneedson@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago

Keloid scarring, more common in people of African descent but not exclusive to them. This would have scarred very badly regardless.

[–] Raiderkev@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

It would look slightly less bad if he didn't heal with Keloid scars. Having said that, it's still fucked either way.

[–] midori@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Look up keloid