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The hypertrophic scar of the FP1 child had a longer total fixation duration than the hypertrophic scar of the FP6 child (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u2009.04). There were lower times to first fixation for both hypertrophic and dyspigmented scars in the FP1, FP4, and FP6 children (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u2009.04), and the dyspigmented scar in the FP2 child (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u2009.049).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Dyspigmented and hyperpigmented scars were viewed differently on children's faces with various skin tones. 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