Table 3 The most common causes of scarring according to anatomical sites, and the most common anatomical sites of keloids according to causes
Causes | The most common anatomical sites (%) | Anatomical sites | The most common causes (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Spontaneous | Sternum (58.54 %), shoulder (19.5 %) | Face | Burn (35 %) |
Burn | Upper limb (28.44 %), lower limb (16.51 %) | Neck | Burn (50 %) |
Sharp wound | Upper limb (37.5 %) | Scalp | Acne (75 %) |
Surgical | Sternum (31.25 %), abdominal (17.5 %) | Ear lobe | Sharp wound (66.66 %) |
Acne | Shoulder (28.26 %), sternum (17.4 %) | Pinna | Surgical (66.66 %) |
Trauma | Face (18.52 %) upper limb (18.52 %) | Upper limb | Burn (44.29 %) |
Lower limb | Burn (66.66 %) | ||
Shoulder | Acne (28.88 %) | ||
Lower back | Burn (37.5 %) | ||
Sternum | Spontaneous (35.82 %) Surgical (37.13 %) | ||
Chest wall | Burn (27.59 %) | ||
Abdominal wall | Surgical (56 %) | ||
Palm and sole | Burn (66.66 %) | ||
Genital | Burn (50 %) | ||
Buttock | Trauma (50 %) Burn (50 %) |