r/scars is a subreddit with 10k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses scar, face, surgery, skin, and scars.
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
Advice Requests
: "How do i get rid of this surgical scar?"
13 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Cliff diving accident, split tissue almost to the skull. Lucky to be alive and well. 17 days out"
4 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Scar healing advice"
3 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "How much should I expect to pay for laser?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/scars
#1
Scar
: "My Scar that healed 2 months ago keeps turning purple"
52 posts
#2
Face
: "Fresh scars on Face from electric scooter accident"
8 posts
#3
Surgery
: "From a recent shoulder Surgery"
8 posts
#4
Skin
: "8.5 months post op from reconstructive jaw surgery"
7 posts
#5
Scars
6 posts
#6
Injury
: "A hand Injury I picked up a few years ago"
6 posts
#7
Healed
: "My scar that Healed 2 months ago keeps turning purple"
5 posts
#8
Appearance
: "My scar that healed 2 months ago keeps turning purple"
5 posts
#9
Worst Scar
4 posts
#10
Nose
: "I fell on the sidewalk in November and got a nasty cut on my Nose. It’s still red, does this look like it’ll be a permanent scar? :( Any tips or advice appreciated!"
3 posts
Flair Used in r/scars
#1
[GORE]
: "A hand injury I picked up a few years ago"
5 posts
#2
[NUDITY]
: "When the surgeon seems like your enemy, these things happen 🫣"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/scars
Yearly
+841 members(9.3%)
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Last updated: August 8, 2026