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skin irriation after lumpectomy

I had a lumpectomy last Oct. 15th, which showed no cancer, but about 6-8 weeks after surgery I had a small red irritated spot on my skin (kind of almost looks like exema? it has continued to spread, is is on half of breast that had lumpectomy and all around scar. Anyone else with anything similar?
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Brenda
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Thanks, I am going to call dr in the morning, I was just trying to get an idea of what i was looking at, I definitely cannot find anything online.
Have a great evening!
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25201 tn?1255580836
I would certainly have this ck.d out if you haven't already. The skin on the breast is the same as skin on any other part of the body and subject to the same problems. Can't speculate on the internet as to the cause but it's something that needs some Medical attention so please ck. with your Physician soon.   Regards ...
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