Scar Redness in Humans: How Long Does It Persist after Incisional and Excisional Wounding?

Abstract

Scar redness fades on average at 7 months. This is influenced by the wound type and position. The authors advocate the use of the term "rubor perseverans" to describe the physiologic redness of a normal scar as it matures beyond the first month, a process that does not involve inflammation.