Question 1

is it normal for a scar to hurt when it's cold?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: If the scar is new, then the scar fibers may be tight and they could hurt in the cold. Scar massage with a scar gel for 5 minutes at a time twice a day over the course of 4-6 months could improve the tight or painful feeling.

Question 2

why does my scar that was stiched a year ago hurt me?

Accepted Answer

Adhesions: Sometimes when the skin heals you get multiple layers that stick together. Transverse friction massage (usually by someone trained in it) can be a bit help to free up the tissues.

Question 3

i have been getting these sores on my back for about 2 years, they don't itch but they hurt and leave scars and take a long time to heal/go away.

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

Question 4

should gallbladder scars hurt one year later?

Accepted Answer

Scars: Themselves would not be expected to be painful, especially the small scars from laparoscopic surgery. See your doctor for an exam to be sure a small hernia did not form at the surgical site.

Question 5

what could cause my 8 year old's scar to hurt?

Accepted Answer

Tightness/newness: The scar may be tight and immature (less than 9 months old) it takes time for a scar to loosen up and feel better.

Question 6

is the a way of preventing scars when one gets hurt?

Accepted Answer

Good skin care: Keeping wounds clean and moist are the keys to rapid healing and minimizing scar tissue. It is also important to, control inflammation and avoid sun exposure and tobacco exposure. Silicone sheeting, once the would is closed, has also been shown to be of benefit and can be purchased otc.

Question 7

is it normal for an episiotomy scar to hurt after 6 years?

Accepted Answer

No: Scars in this area may need revision if the pain is such that it interrupts normal sexual intimacy.   Search out an experienced uro-gynecologist.

Question 8

i had an mastoidectomy at the end of october ia it normal for my scar to hurt still?

Accepted Answer

Mastoidectomy scar: You should not be experiencing frank pain at the site of your mastoidectomy incision. The scar may feel a bit tight or uncomfortable, as the scar initially contracts and then stretches out during the healing and wound remodeling process.
Make sure to have the area checked by your ear surgeon.

Question 9

i have a red bump on me its not a scar because there was no wound but it also doesnt hurt ?

Accepted Answer

: Where is the bump on your body, its shape, size and border?

Question 10

appendectomy scars still hurt, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Appendectomy: If the scar is still hurting it really depends on the time from surgery. Scar pain after surgery for two to three weeks is normal. If you are months out then you need to contact the surgery and make sure there is no infection or other possible problems.

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What could cause my 8 year old's scar to hurt?

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Is it normal for an episiotomy scar to hurt after 6 years?

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I had an mastoidectomy at the end of october ia it normal for my scar to hurt still?

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I have a red bump on me its not a scar because there was no wound but it also doesnt hurt ?

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Appendectomy scars still hurt, what to do?

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