A 30-year-old male was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The glass from the shattered window cut his face and neck. The scar, however, was raised and extended beyond the original boundaries of the wound. This pattern of scarring is caused by:

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The raised scar that extends beyond the original boundaries of the wound is characteristic of a keloid, which is caused by excessive collagen synthesis during the healing process.

A 30-Year-Old Male Was Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident