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Why do my scars still itch?

Profile: Brandonbadn
Brandonbadn on Jan 2, 2016
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mostly because they are tied to really important goals in my life and it can't be helped to touch them whenever something "bad" or frustating happens in my way to achieving those goals. Myabe is a matter of unclosed cycles, maybe not.
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Profile: kindDreamer93
kindDreamer93 on Jan 10, 2016
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Scars itch can mean they are healing, the skin overtime heals itself and this is a way that the skin encourages the healing process.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 8, 2018
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When wounds heal, they scab over, and that can itch. Even after the scan has completely healed, it can still itch because of the connections your brain has made to scars and itching.
Profile: sweettears0103
sweettears0103 on Dec 17, 2014
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It probably depends on what kind of a tool you used. Was it rusted? If it was, then please go consult a doctor. This may be the reason why it still itches.
Profile: thisismejessica
thisismejessica on Dec 22, 2014
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It is normal for your scars to itch, especially in the process of getting it dry. Try to soothe it with some moisturizer. It can relieve some itch.
Profile: PashT007
PashT007 on Apr 1, 2015
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Scars are permanent, and until they heal they will continue to remind you that they are there; continuing to itch.
Profile: MadilynRose
MadilynRose on Jun 18, 2015
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Wounds itch, meaning they're healing. It might be a good idea to apply some sort of soothing cream to it, and it might help get rid of the itch. If you think it's a more serious problem, please contact a doctor or dermotologist :)
Profile: EPM
EPM on Jun 19, 2015
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The less you think about them, the less they'll itch. They remind you of the reason they are there so is better to keep your mind busy and positive.
Profile: rizzlexdizzle
rizzlexdizzle on Jun 19, 2015
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your scars probably still itch, because they are trying to heal, but sometimes your body sees them as healing wounds, and if you think about it scars are healing wounds, mine still get itchy to.
Profile: RocketClouds
RocketClouds on Jun 19, 2015
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Assuming we're talking about self harm scars, well at one point you did inflict something sharp on your skin and hence it did have an impact. It might be just temporary irritation which will eventually get better, you can always try some ointments or creams. But remember to not scratch them when they itch, practice self control! As far as the feeling and the urge to itch them is concerned, it is best recommended to seek a professional, you might have stopped with actual self harm but maybe you still need a bit of guidance.
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