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I have a small oval patch of skin on my upper arm, it is where my old tb scar is, the patch is noticeable & scaly, lighter in colour than my skin.

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Dr. Tiffanie Noonan answered

Scar: It is very common for recipients of the BCG vaccine to develop a scar at the site of injection that remains for a lifetime. It sounds like that is what you are describing.

Answered 9/3/2014

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A member asked:

I have a small oval patch of skin on my upper arm, it is where my old tb scar is, the patch is noticeable & scaly, lighter in colour than my skin.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tiffanie Noonan answered

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