Color of scar keeps changing. (photos)

July 22, 2016
Asked By:bronwynforword in East Texas, PA

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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Answers (3)

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July 23, 2016

Answer: Wound healing takes time

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Larry Weinstein, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 23, 2016

Answer: Wound healing takes time

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Larry Weinstein, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 24, 2016

Answer: Scar color

Joseph G. Bauer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 24, 2016

Answer: Scar color

Joseph G. Bauer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 25, 2016

Answer: Red scar

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July 25, 2016

Answer: Red scar

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