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What Causes Red Lump In The Center Of Closing Scar?

I got stitches 18 days ago to close a knife wound between my thumb and forefinger, and had them removed 8 days ago. The area is healing well, except there is what appear to be a red lump (blood blister maybe?) in the center of the closing scar. Should i be concerned? Is this normal?
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
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Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response

Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of wound gaping I would like to consider wound infection and go for a microbiological test to find the offending microbe!

possibilities, these include:

if this one is really small and just red / fresh, then nothing to worry; but if secretions oozing from it with smell and pain, you have to take oral antibiotics; so please see your doctor for an examination!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Red Lump In The Center Of Closing Scar?

Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of wound gaping I would like to consider wound infection and go for a microbiological test to find the offending microbe! possibilities, these include: if this one is really small and just red / fresh, then nothing to worry; but if secretions oozing from it with smell and pain, you have to take oral antibiotics; so please see your doctor for an examination! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.