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I've had a scar that looks like it has blackheads on it. i know there not blackheads tho and it will not go away what could this be? skin cancer?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Blocked oil glands: All skin has sebaceous or oil glands and when there is a scar, the scar tissue blocks the opening and causes a plug of oxidized oil which is black and looks like a blackhead. Blackheads are more related to hormones and xs production of sebum. It is common to see this in a previous incision site and is not cancer. If this is at the site of a mole that was removed, see your doctor ASAP
Answered 9/29/2016
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See a dermatologist: for accurate assessment. We would only be guessing without ability to at least visualize the lesion. Take care.
Answered 9/29/2016
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