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2018-01-01 11:44:23
Hi I had surgery performed about 3months back. On my bum cheek, had internal dissolving stitches and external that was removed. My scar is now very purple and soft as if skin pulling away. I'm on holiday out of country and worried if I should seek medical attention .
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Hello well I want to know if you have any sudden increase in pain or you are feverish and the the colour of the discoloration which you are talking about is nothing but the blood accumulation and the changing colour indicates the age of the wound and the healing process

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