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Does keloid or hypertrophic scar form after 3 weeks of mole removal?

May 27, 2016
Asked By:Minnieee in Big Indian, NY

I have mole removed 3 weeks back and I have an slight swelling on one edge of wound and pinksh and itching.can it be hypertrophic scar or keloid? I am getting fear about it

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