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What Causes Itchiness, Numbness In Upper Part Of Arm Where The Implanon Implant Is?
Hi I'm currently using a birth control called implanon I got it put in my arm in July and haven't gone in to get a check up on it. But recently I have been experiencing numbness in the upper part off my arm around where the implanon implant is and having itch skin in that area and a small ball has formed at the insision site
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This could be hypergranulation reactive phenomenon and for that you will have to see the doctor, because this need to be confirm clinically if this would be the condition then you have to have words with your doctor for further line of treatment, take care and have nice day.
Thank for asking to HCM
This could be hypergranulation reactive phenomenon and for that you will have to see the doctor, because this need to be confirm clinically if this would be the condition then you have to have words with your doctor for further line of treatment, take care and have nice day.
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