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What is the typical healing process for shave biopsy? Will I have a permanent scar? (Photo)

jdaniel22
I had a shave biopsy 4 weeks ago that came back negative, I did not know this could cause a scar. After 4 weeks I still have a red mark that looks like it will scar that I am concerned about.

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