r/scars is a subreddit with 10k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses scar, injury, surgery, face, and skin.
Scars are a badge of honor. Be proud of what you have, whether its surgery, general dumbassery, straight up clumsiness, or whatever! Here's your chance to tell your story to the world! If you want a more specific and helpful/uplifting scar subreddit for self-induced scars please visit /r/SelfHarmScars. If you'd like advice on covering up your scar, try /r/dermatology.
Posting of self harm scars will be removed and the user will be banned.
Popular Themes in r/scars
#1
Pain & Anger
: "Brain Bleed, 1-Day Coma, and Natural Facial Healing"
9 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "How do i get rid of this surgical scar?"
3 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Is there any recommendations to get rid of these scabie scars"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/scars
#1
Scar
: "Surgery Scar"
27 posts
#2
Injury
: "A hand Injury I picked up a few years ago"
6 posts
#3
Surgery
: "Clubfoot Corrective Surgery Scar"
6 posts
#4
Face
: "scar on Face caused by accident"
5 posts
#5
Skin
: "Is there any recommendations to get rid of these scabie scars"
5 posts
#6
Scars
2 posts
#7
Healing
: "Scar on face :,("
2 posts
#8
Facial
: "Brain Bleed, 1-Day Coma, and Natural Facial Healing"
2 posts
#9
Laceration
1 post
#10
Dermatologist
1 post
Flair Used in r/scars
#1
[GORE]
: "A hand injury I picked up a few years ago"
3 posts
#2
[NUDITY]
: "What type of scar is this? (Small white scar)"
1 post
Member Growth in r/scars
Yearly
+900 members(10.0%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026