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A member asked:
Is my boil scar normal? it's been months since its healed. pic: http://imgur.com/x9tjmev
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Looks Normal: As injured skin heals, the body creates inflammation to do so which means fresh blood goes to the area and with it, many kinds of healing factors and cells. One type is called melanocytes which carry our skin pigment melanin. A healing occurs, these cells get deposited in he area and give it the brownish coloration you see. Over time, there will be some fading as the injury matures.
Answered 1/18/2021
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