A member asked:

I have an old scar ,20+ years on foot... recently hurts to put pressure on it , bottom half is turning red with purple and it really itches . should i?

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Dr. Nisha Chellam answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Keloid: This means there is inflammation and I would like for you to see a dermatologist who specializes in keloid. They can inject into the scar to decrease the inflammation. Why it is inflamed now is unclear. Usually evidence of inflammation with wrong foods and sometimes clothing.

Answered 8/8/2020

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