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Mole removal incision site on back still reddish after 3 months. no other signs of infection. why?
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Mole removal: inflammation from the healing process would be my guess without looking at it or seeing the biopsy report, Perform a virtual consult with the biopsy report on hand for more help.
Answered 2/9/2019
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Reddish scar: The color depicts immaturity of the scar. The second stage of wound/scar maturation is red colour.
Answered 3/5/2017
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