What it is
A scar may remain sensitive because of small-nerve irritation, adhesion or heightened sensory response. The wound should be healed and free of infection signs.
Typical clinical symptoms
- Pain or burning over or around the scar
- Sensitivity to touch, clothing or pressure
- Pulling and restriction with tissue movement
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Scientific literature
External publications selected for this topic. Their scope may cover a specific condition, population or intervention within this topic; they do not constitute an individual treatment plan.
A Systematic Review on the Prevalence, Etiology, and Pathophysiology of Intrinsic Pain in Dermal Scar Tissue.
Systematic review / meta-analysis · 2017
Persistent Pain
When is medical reassessment needed?
New or progressive pain with fever, unexplained weight loss, a history of cancer, fracture risk after trauma, neurological weakness, saddle numbness, bladder or bowel change, or loss of balance requires prompt or emergency assessment according to the symptoms.
Descriptions are for orientation. Diagnosis follows history, clinical examination and, only when indicated, imaging or laboratory tests.
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