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How can i know if i have a boil or hypertrophic scar?
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Scar is hard: a scar is hard and not tender. A boil is softer and fluid filled.
Answered 11/8/2014
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Boil-pus v Scar-hard: A boil is traditionally a pus filled cyst or collection whereas a hypertrophic scar is composed of scar tissue (predominantly collagen) . Boils can result in scars.
Answered 11/23/2014
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