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I have 2 little scabs on the under side of my knee where the legs fold when you sit indian style. it looks like 2 fine cuts that have scabbed, but they don't heal. it's been about 2 months. i don't scratch them and they don't bleed. y won't it heal?
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Non-healing skin: lesions are always worrisome. Make an appointment for evaluation by your health care professional.
Answered 10/29/2017
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