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I had a biopsy over two months ago, I’m concerned about scar healing. Please have a look

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claudia444
claudia444

I had a biopsy of a lump that was growing below the skin on my upper arm. The growth itself was only 1-2cm in size but rested on a vein and nerve, so it was removed as it was continuing to grow.

7 external stitches in total, with dissolvable stitches under. It has been 2 months since biopsy, the scar is notably wider and very very tender. I have even noticed small white patches that I suspect are pus-filled.

Can anyone shed a light on whether this healing is normal or if I should contact the doctors?

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  • claudia444
    claudia444

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    it wont let me attach as the picture is too big?

    • JustHereForAdv
      JustHereForAdv claudia444

      Posted

      if your using an iphone you can select the size of the photo by clicking directly on the words that displays the size of the photo. For example: it'll say "Actual Size (2.4 MB)". Hopefully i explained that well.

  • barbara66703
    barbara66703 claudia444

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    to post a pic making the pic smaller is a option to up load.

    scars they may heel over time... i have had some huge scars from hip replacement surgery almost disappear over time. keep the scar out of the sun ... sun damage can complicate the heeling process. there are creams on the market designed to treat scars. i have never tried them ... they are available OTC DRUG STORES. There are laser skin treatments that can help with clearing scar tissue available at dermatologists.

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