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A member asked:
I had my belly button pierced a few years ago but the piercing ripped out and i formed scar tissue. my scar tissue itches, why is that?
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Make sure you do not: Get infected. Wash with Alcohol and H2O2. New ski/Fibrosis can cause itching.
Answered 12/15/2014
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