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Small Scar On Right Chest. Report Shows TB Mark. No History Of Any Medical Condition. Due For Chest X-ray For Travel. Chances Of Hiding Scar?

Hi ,
I had a small scar on my right chest and it is there from last 15 years, and due to which i am not able to clear medical . As report says it is TB mark.Even though i am perfectly fit and didnt had any medication for last 15 years. how can i hide this Scar, or how to convince Doctor that i dont suffer from any TB or other desease.as i am going to Canada for 2yrs contract and i need to undergo Chest Xray next week.
Please suggest
Tue, 29 Oct 2013
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Hi, by simply having a scar, it need not be a skin T.B. You can consult a chest and T.b specialist for excluding the tuberculosis. As an alternative you can consult a dermatologist . Once you exclude the T.B. you can have the reports in your favour. Thank you.
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Small Scar On Right Chest. Report Shows TB Mark. No History Of Any Medical Condition. Due For Chest X-ray For Travel. Chances Of Hiding Scar?

Hi, by simply having a scar, it need not be a skin T.B. You can consult a chest and T.b specialist for excluding the tuberculosis. As an alternative you can consult a dermatologist . Once you exclude the T.B. you can have the reports in your favour. Thank you.