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I have these 2-3 inch horizontal long lines on my back. they look like scars. they are raised -- not flat. about 1cm in width. feels like a thin cord.
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Keloids? Old scars?: if these are horizontal expect they are man-made. I say this because of the fact they are horizontal. It could be old scars or even keloids. You could ask your physician to have you see a dermatologist to clarify.
Answered 7/12/2015
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