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I am having an extra growth of A layer of tissues just like a boil on my chest.Can it be removed?
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It may be keloid. Then it can't be removed but managed see a dermatologist
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I havent seen it but yes it can be removed scar will depend upon size and pathology
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I think you probably have a keloid . Need to see photo to confirm. If is keloid on the chest we usually donot remove it as chances of recurrence is high. Usually some injection and creams will reduce it in size to some extent
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Yes.You should have a realistic expectation about the scar though. Dr Anurag
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