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I had open heart surgery 5 years ago and lately my incision is constantly itching. should i be worried?

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Dr. Loki Skylizard answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

No: Generally no. You should make sure you have not changed laundry detergent and other things that may be irritating the scar.

Answered 1/25/2014

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