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Can rubbing and prodding scar tissue make it grow larger? i have a bad itch over a healed laceration?

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possible: Hi, some people are at risk of developing Keloid, a scar that doesn't know when to stop, irritation of the area could increase that risk, 10% of people are at risk of developing Keloid and the risk is higher in people with darker skin.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/17/2014

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