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Is it common to have a severe itch & sharp pain on keloid formation after a biopsy on the breast?

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Keloids: Keloids are a type of scar that grows beyond the original wound. They can be itchy and painful but the symptoms are usually not severe or sharp, more like a dull ache. Please see your surgeon or a dermatologist.

Answered 6/2/2015

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Keloids: First of or all scars that are thick, raised, red and itchy but remain in the confines of the original incision are hypertrophic scars. Scars that have lost their borders or appear to be invading surround normal tissues are keloids. This can be evaluated by the pathologist. Sharp pain jn the breast should not be associated with biopsy of a scar externally provided that there is no nerve involved.

Answered 5/10/2013

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Dr. Kenneth Lee answered

Specializes in Surgery - Plastics

Maybe: Pain after any surgical procedure can be normal. Your scar (unless you have a history of developing keloids) is probably hypertrophic only. Itching can be common in a keloid. See hour surgeon to get the details.

Answered 12/4/2017

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