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An old scar, from 7 years ago has turned bright red over night.. i havent exercised or been overly hot so i dont understand what it could be?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

Where: where is the scar what part of your body because that could be the reason of the irritation either way if it persisted go and see your doctor foe evaluation

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 1/7/2018

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