6. Abnormal Scar Formation: The Lasting Imprint of EDS
With a narrative of peculiar physicality, EDS marks its path not just in ephemeral pain but also in the lasting imprint of atypical scarring. Scars in this syndrome tell tales not of healed episodes but of an ongoing saga where the skin meticulously records every cut, bruise, or surgical intervention, scripting its history in visible traces across the bodily canvas.
Scarring in EDS isn’t simply a physiological phenomenon; it’s an emblem of the ongoing battles fought by the skin, which, despite its robust appearance, operates in a domain where healing is a deviant journey, not a straightforward path. The very fabric of the skin, stitched together by a disoriented collagen framework, fails to mend in the conventional tapestry that adorns the typical healing wound.
This physiological narrative quietly unfolds beneath the visible surface, revealing a pathway where healing takes a divergent route, scripting its journey through scars that are stretched, widened, and unexpectedly pronounced. Here, the skin becomes an unintentional record keeper, scripting every physical insult into an enduring story that visibly narrates its unique healing journey. (6)
