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I had a boil on my tummy a year ago where my belt rubs it healed but left a scar and a part of the scar is a attached piece of skin

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Scar: This type of skin tag on the scar doesn't sound like anything worrisome but if you're concerned, have a physician examine it.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 9/23/2016

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