Itchy Scars
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Itchy Scars
It is a sign that the scar is healing however, when do you know if itching is caused by an infection and not the healing process?
- Mr Ioannis Goutos
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Re: Itchy Scars
Itching is associated with healing since nerve endings get irritated by many substances released at the wound/scar including histamine. If you suffered an infection during healing, the scar is likely to become hypertrophic (bulky) and cause more itching.
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Mr Ioannis Goutos
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