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The good skin around my burn site, which is on my forearm and seems to be healing fine, is hard, bumpy and itchy, and spreading. cause for concern?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Not realy: It is part of the healing process of the burn.

Dr Derani agreed

Answered 12/17/2012

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A member asked:

The good skin around my burn site, which is on my forearm and seems to be healing fine, is hard, bumpy and itchy, and spreading. cause for concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Dr Derani agreed

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