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Hi, i have a 20 year old scar from the removal of my strawberry birthmark. this morning, i woke up to the scar looking puffy. what could it be?

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Puffy: Hard to tell until you have seen your doctor and examined you. Hope all goes well!

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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