That is interesting, Carrie. And hey, it's good to have you back! I was wondering about you just yesterday! I generally cut like you do. I think most cutters do, actually. Most of my cuts don't even scar, but some do. However, the last few incidents have gotten a bit out of hand and I have purple on my arm and leg now. And it doesn't appear to be going away any time soon I am hoping these cuts are the last, and I think they are, actually. But I'm really unhappy about having to deal with the aftermath, ya know?

About keloids, everyone... My mom is a nurse and I asked her about keloids yesterday. I knew she knew a lot about them because my sister and dad make keloids. Here's the deal. A scar that is pink or purple and even raised a little bit is NOT a keloid. A keloid is a much more disfigured-looking scar. It can have a consistency kind of like a rope. It's bumpy and weird-shaped. Keloids can SOFTEN, but they never fade and they never go away. A raised purple scar on the other hand can fade and turn into a white line, although this can take some time.