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A member asked:

5wks pp and my csection incision is a lil red at the corner of it it's not oozing or anything could it b a scab that pealed off ?

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Prob healing ok: keep area clean, don't pick at it, if redness increases or you notice discharge go back to GYN. 5 wks typically a bit late for infection.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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