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What can i do if my surgical incision still itches 4 months after the procedure?

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Be patient.: Itching is a symptom of healing, so be patient with it.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/25/2018

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