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Why is there a new lump on an old scar?

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Many possibilties: This could be due to a variety of causes such as foreign body reaction to suture material, inclusion cysts, hypertrophic or keloid scar formation as well as numerous other possibilities. See a physician for an explanation or treatment options.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 2/28/2016

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