How to Use scarring in a Sentence

scarring

noun
  • Poor scarring isn’t the only risk of a lip lift.
    — Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The scarring doesn’t stop at paychecks.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
  • All had scarring and other signs of dog fighting.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Don’t cut into the trunk of the jade, as this could cause scarring or disease.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Don’t cut into the trunk of the jade, as this could cause scarring or disease.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Some scarring that is light in color, mostly smooth, and has little to no depth is okay.
    — Hannah Harper, Health, 21 Feb. 2026
  • First, this species was already known to repair its skin wounds without any sign of scarring.
    — Mallory Locklear, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Messing with a cyst on your own can cause scarring and further infection.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 11 June 2025
  • Researchers were able to identify the whale due to unique scarring patterns on its head.
    — Neal Riley, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Severe cases may take longer, and can cause scarring or weak skin if not treated quickly.
    — Isadora Baum, Men's Health, 16 Feb. 2023
  • The scarring is still there every morning and so are the memories.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • Radiation on her right breast caused thick scarring.
    — Eileen Finan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Too much scratching can also break the skin, which can lead to infection or scarring.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
  • IgA nephropathy is a disease that can cause scarring in the kidneys.
    — Brandi Jones, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Many of them, chronicled by the scarring on her body, are physical.
    — Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 24 May 2024
  • The brand claims that with extended use, the serum can even reduce pore size, heal scarring, and fight acne.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 May 2023
  • The more drinks consumed during each session, the greater the liver scarring.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The light can cause burns, uneven pigmentation and scarring when there’s more melanin present.
    — Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Easy bruising and scarring are hallmarks of the condition too.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Stiffness is usually caused by scarring, which can be a sign of liver disease.
    — Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
  • His ear appeared intact and did not seem to have any significant scarring.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 26 July 2024
  • Three in four of the athletes who had these episodes showed evidence of myocardial scarring.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
  • This cream plumps up the face, reduces the appearance of fine lines, and prevents scarring and breakouts.
    — Essence, 23 Sep. 2023
  • Picking up the pennies afterward left Ryan with burns and scarring.
    — Barry Levitt, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Topping a cactus stem or cutting through a leaf or pad will leave behind ugly scarring and deform the plant.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Having a younger mother or no mother around was not as safe, and males in those situations showed more scarring.
    — Victoria Sayo Turner, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2023
  • This can help your zit heal faster and minimize the potential for scarring or infection.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Jan. 2024
  • My skin has been through rounds of intense laser treatments to smooth acne scarring and has become much more sensitive.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Rosacea surgery may lead to scarring, and any invasive procedure comes with a risk of infection.
    — Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Such scarring could physically obstruct the egg’s passage to the uterus.
    — Lilia Goncharova, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026

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