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What Causes Raised Itchy Lumps On The Scar Tissue?

I have a scar on my sacrum where a lipoma was removed over 8 years ago. It is horizontal and about an inch in length. It is itching terribly and has two raised, red bumps on the scar tissue itself. I am fit and have not gained any weight. What could be the cause of this and should I be concerned?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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1.It could be re-growth, reoccurrence if the lipoma again (its possible in many cases)
2.Or an infection in the scar area with internal collection causing lumpy feeling - generally with pain.
3.Yes it should be concerned, you see your GP and get the area scanned with ultrasound - it will help us to assess the nature of the lump,its source and extensions.
4.Accordingly the treatment can be planned - if lipomatous - just monitoring is enough, removal upon discomfort.
5.Suggest do not scratch the area,as it may get complicated.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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What Causes Raised Itchy Lumps On The Scar Tissue?

welcome to Health care magic. 1.It could be re-growth, reoccurrence if the lipoma again (its possible in many cases) 2.Or an infection in the scar area with internal collection causing lumpy feeling - generally with pain. 3.Yes it should be concerned, you see your GP and get the area scanned with ultrasound - it will help us to assess the nature of the lump,its source and extensions. 4.Accordingly the treatment can be planned - if lipomatous - just monitoring is enough, removal upon discomfort. 5.Suggest do not scratch the area,as it may get complicated. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.