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 impaired:

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Impaired production of collagen can cause surface overhealing,leading to a keloid or a hypertrophic scar.
Nutritional deficiencies would lead to healing problems,but not extended scarring.
Necrosis or steroid use leads to impaired epithelialization.
Impaired contraction would lead to drawing of tissues,not raised.

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