Question 1

hi, can abscess drainage leave hard lump under the skin something like a scar tissue. abscess was pretty big and healed by granulation 10 yrs ago?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Abscesses that were drained a long time ago can leave scar (or fibrous) tissue in the place of the abscess or in the area where it was cut open.  This is a normal occurrence, as long as it does not appear infected (not red, swollen, hot or draining).

Question 2

had bony lump on shin x-rayed. gp says it's scar tissue  under shin but i've been rubbing it until skin broke. lump feels bigger since i've rubbed it.

Accepted Answer

Stop: stop rubbing it. Have your doctor  biopsy  the so called scar tissue to make sure it is not something else

Question 3

i have recently developed lumps in 5 different areas on my body that i have scars or scar tissue. all came in the last month. what is going on?

Accepted Answer

Lumps: Lumps on old scars are unusual but new scars can be lumpy due to keloid formation which is an abnormal thickening of scar tissue that some people tend to produce. Multiple lumps apart from scar tissue are often lipomas which are benign fatty tissue deposits. Your physician can evaluate and advise you.

Question 4

2 months post vasectomy. sharp pain in left testicle comes and goes not sore to touch no lumps other than scar tissue ideas?

Accepted Answer

Check with your Doc: Pain from vasectomy should be resolved by this time.  Get checked out to be sure there is no infection other source of pain.  Rarely do patient develop chronic post vasectomy pain.  Time will tell.

Question 5

what is the benefit of scar tissue vs. normal skin regeneration?

Accepted Answer

Scar is normal: Healing with scar tissue is part of the normal healing process. At times a scar can become wide - a hypertrophic scar or the scar can keep on growing as in a keloid. Hypertrophic or keloid scars may need some treatment such as surgical scar revision or cortisone injections. See you doctor if you think you are having excess scarring.

Question 6

i have thick scar tissue on my head and it will feel like its burning and hurts a lot?

Accepted Answer

: An exam will be needed in order to elicit a possible cause for inflammation, among others, a cheloid vs an infection will have to be ruled in or out and treated accordingly.

Question 7

can scar tissue be expanded through tissue expansion techniques just like skin can be expanded?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tissue can be expanded next to a scar in order to remove the scar. You will need the evaluation of a Facial Plastic Surgeon or a plastic Surgeon for this.

Question 8

is it possible to feel a hard/rubbery lump under scar (8x2mm) after benign lumpect. 1 year ago. is it scar tissue, can it become bigger? does it go aw

Accepted Answer

Yes it is possible..: Yes it is possible and may even grow large

Question 9

was hospitalised & had a drip. i had some scar tissue after that & massaged that and it went away but 2 months later i still have a round lump where the drip was. it's mobile, not stuck to anything but it is hard & not going away. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Lump: This hardened subcutaneous lump is probably a hematoma caused by leakage of blood at the iv site. The blood clot has now fibrosed and won't dissolve. If it's not tender or inflamed you can leave it alone. A surgeon could remove it with a small incision if you prefer.

Question 10

can a scar tissue be converted back to normal tissue? or is once lost normal skin can never be brought back?

Accepted Answer

Good question!: Though scars mature and soften with time, they never revert to normal tissue. One of my mentors used to say : "we don't really heal, we just cement ourselves back together." this is why fetal wound healing is such a hot topic: wounds that are made in early fetal development heal without scars. Later in fetal development as in life after birth, healing is always with scars.

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Scar tissue lumps under skin

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Hi, can abscess drainage leave hard lump under the skin something like a scar tissue. abscess was pretty big and healed by granulation 10 yrs ago?

A member asked:

Had bony lump on shin x-rayed. gp says it's scar tissue under shin but i've been rubbing it until skin broke. lump feels bigger since i've rubbed it.

A member asked:

I have recently developed lumps in 5 different areas on my body that i have scars or scar tissue. all came in the last month. what is going on?

A member asked:

2 months post vasectomy. sharp pain in left testicle comes and goes not sore to touch no lumps other than scar tissue ideas?

A member asked:

What is the benefit of scar tissue vs. normal skin regeneration?

A member asked:

I have thick scar tissue on my head and it will feel like its burning and hurts a lot?

A member asked:

Can scar tissue be expanded through tissue expansion techniques just like skin can be expanded?

A member asked:

Is it possible to feel a hard/rubbery lump under scar (8x2mm) after benign lumpect. 1 year ago. is it scar tissue, can it become bigger? does it go aw

A member asked:

Was hospitalised & had a drip. i had some scar tissue after that & massaged that and it went away but 2 months later i still have a round lump where the drip was. it's mobile, not stuck to anything but it is hard & not going away. what could it be?

A member asked:

Can a scar tissue be converted back to normal tissue? or is once lost normal skin can never be brought back?

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