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Is scar tissue more susceptible to the development of skin cancer?
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Scar: Scars are more susceptible to the development of skin cancer.
Answered 5/23/2019
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Scars can transform: If you ever develop scabbing on an old scar, you must have it evaluated as it could be a skin cancer. This is most prevalent in burn scars.
Answered 8/23/2013
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