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Small scar on the front-mid of right shin. maybe for around a year or so. looking down on it you cant really make it out as it looks waxy and white. looking at it from the side its very pink. probably a 1/4 and irregular shaped. not sure if skin c?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Dermatologist input: is needed , kindly ask your doctor for a referral, we can't make any judgement with this description, you need to be seen and examined, best wishes

Dr Ihle and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/3/2018

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A member asked:

Small scar on the front-mid of right shin. maybe for around a year or so. looking down on it you cant really make it out as it looks waxy and white. looking at it from the side its very pink. probably a 1/4 and irregular shaped. not sure if skin c?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Ihle and another doctor agreed

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