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I have a scar on my chest because i had surgery at a very youna age it was this thing filled with blood my parents never tell me exactly what it is i want to know more about it maybe you can tell me something related to what am telling ypu please help?
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More details: If you can provide more details such as exact location of the scar on your chest, the size and the color of it. Does it bother you in any way such as pain or itching. What age you had the operation and again a picture if available is very helpful. Thanks
Answered 5/10/2015
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