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I have keiloids skin and i have one on my chest were i had surgery and it has a puss bump that keep coming up under it and later it will bust, then bk?

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Dr. Austin Yeargan answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

May need excision: Could be an ingrown hair follicle that is stuck in the keloid. Have someone take a look at it. Depending on size many need to be drained or 'un-roofed'. May recur, may not, depends on cause.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/12/2015

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A member asked:

I have keiloids skin and i have one on my chest were i had surgery and it has a puss bump that keep coming up under it and later it will bust, then bk?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Austin Yeargan answered

Dr Ali agreed

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