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Chickenpox 8 yrs ago left with scar turned pink red firm small itchy spot lower back dermatologist in a week but can a old chickenpox scar itch?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Yes but at age 34?: Was the chickenpox or was it shingles. At age 34 which was eight years ago I wonder if it really was chickenpox. The old scar Can itch. Let's see what the dermatologist says

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Well: Should not intra-be a problem eight years later. Recommend Healthtap visit with photographs or Visit primary care doctor in person

Answered 3/25/2021

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A member asked:

Chickenpox 8 yrs ago left with scar turned pink red firm small itchy spot lower back dermatologist in a week but can a old chickenpox scar itch?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

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