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A member asked:

2 weeks ago stiches removed from face, started to go to fitness and noticed that the skin around the scar is getting red , is it ok to go to gym?

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Dr. Eddie Cheng answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Gym should be ok: Talk to your doctor who took out your stitches regarding the redness around the scar on your face. It's hard to tell what it may be without looking at it.

Dr Ariyo agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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