It is commonly accepted that venous leg ulcers are a painful condition and their treatment is a difficult task. Venous ulcers are mainly located on the shin, near the ankle. They usually have a characteristic form as they manifest as light red or purple scars in a round shape on the surface of the skin. In severe cases, the wound can be quite deep and extend into tendons or bones. Also, a venous ulcer is painful and surrounded by hard skin, may ooze foul-smelling fluid, and be swollen. Venous ulcers usually occur in the elderly and people with circulatory problems.

The C-section scar is a hypertrophic scar as it is a result of a surgery. What do we call a hypertrophic scar? The hypertrophic scar has a reddish color, protrudes slightly above the surface of the skin and does not extend beyond the boundaries of the traumatic surface.