Overgrowth of scar tissue due to excessive collagen formation is called a/an:
A) scab.
B) cicatrix.
C) acne.
D) keloid.

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Keloids are raised, firm, and thickened areas of scar tissue that develop at the site of an injury or incision. They occur due to excessive collagen formation and can become larger than the original wound or injury. Keloids can be itchy, painful, and cosmetically undesirable.

Overgrowth of Scar Tissue Due to Excessive Collagen Formation Is