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I fell on my knee and i got a sore with a scab on it. it healed but it left red scar. it's been 5. months and it is still there ..why?

Q: i fell on my knee and i got a sore with a scab on it. it healed but it left red scar. it's been 5. months and it is still there ..why?

: It is not uncommon a scar has a red pink or rose pink color.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It is not uncommon a scar has a red pink or rose pink color.

Answered 4/25/2022

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Takes 4 months for a red or pink scar to begin to fade and 10 to 12 months to reach an endpoint. Silicon dressings or gel can help speed the process

Answered 5/6/2022

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A member asked:

I fell on my knee and i got a sore with a scab on it. it healed but it left red scar. it's been 5. months and it is still there ..why?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

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