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Color of scar keeps changing. (photos)

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bronwynforwordJul 22, 2016

One day my scar looks like it's healing great the next it looks a little redder and then it looks good again. Could this be due to heat, friction or do you think it's something I should be worried about?

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Dr. Larry Weinstein, MD
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