{"id":16246,"date":"2026-05-06T23:04:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T23:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/all-recipes.milaf.ma\/?p=16246"},"modified":"2026-05-06T23:04:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T23:04:01","slug":"it-all-started-with-an-itch-and-ended-in-shock-a-man-found-a-black-spot-on-his-leg-and-started-picking-it-off-what-he-removed-left-millions-of-people-speechless","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/all-recipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/it-all-started-with-an-itch-and-ended-in-shock-a-man-found-a-black-spot-on-his-leg-and-started-picking-it-off-what-he-removed-left-millions-of-people-speechless\/","title":{"rendered":"It all started with an itch, and ended in shock! A man found a black spot on his leg and started picking it off\u2026 what he removed left millions of people speechless"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At first, his leg itched. He thought it was just a simple irritation. But upon closer inspection, he noticed a dark spot protruding from his skin. Little did he know that he would have an experience that would shock the internet. The video of his \u201cdiscovery\u201d has been viewed by millions of people, and his story has sparked discussions around the world<\/p>\n<p>It all started with an accident and stitches that had to be removed.<\/p>\n<p>The man, known by his YouTube account, suffered a serious injury a few years ago that required surgery and a wound that was closed with eight stitches. Doctors used stitches that were supposed to dissolve on their own over time. But things don\u2019t always go as planned.<\/p>\n<p>After three years, the unpleasant itching began.<\/p>\n<p>Three years after the surgery, the scar began to itch uncomfortably. The man noticed a slightly raised dark spot under his skin. He decided to examine it closely, and what happened next wasn\u2019t the only thing that shocked him.<!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">He started to leave, and leave even more.<\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">As soon as he pulled the sting out, it came loose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">A long stitch that should have fallen off and been absorbed by the body long ago. And that wasn\u2019t the only thing. He gradually removed a total of eight stitches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">It had come to the surface over the years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">\u201cAfter bowel surgery, eight months later, they removed a stitch right from my stomach \u2013 it was 217mm long, and I still keep it in a box,\u201d wrote one commenter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Another woman said:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">\u201cI have stitches from a C-section. I\u2019m afraid to remove them myself. But they\u2019re there.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Doctor\u2019s warning: Don\u2019t try this at home!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Although it may seem like a harmless \u201chome remedy,\u201d doctors advise against it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">strongly discourage you from experimenting with such things on your own. If you notice a strange shape on your scar,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">contact a doctor or dermatologist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The man who had his stitches removed at the age of eight sparked some debate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">According to experts<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Unabsorbed stitches can remain in the body for years until the body expels them. Sometimes they cause no symptoms, other times they cause irritation, itching, or pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">A scar can hide more than what is visible at first glance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">If you are interested in unusual medical stories or have had similar experiences, this case shows that<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Even a small itch can hide a big surprise.<!--nextpage--><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The video has been viewed 14 million times \u2013 and hundreds of similar stories in the comments section<\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The story spread quickly. People began sharing their own experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">\u201cAfter bowel surgery, eight months later, they removed a stitch directly from my stomach \u2013 it was 217mm long, and I still keep it in a box,\u201d wrote one commenter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Another woman said:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">\u201cI have stitches from a C-section. I\u2019m afraid to remove them myself. But they\u2019re there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Doctor\u2019s warning: Don\u2019t try this at home!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Although it may seem like a harmless \u201chome remedy,\u201d doctors strongly advise against experimenting with such things yourself. If you notice a strange shape on your scar,<!--nextpage--><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At first, his leg itched. He thought it was just a simple irritation. 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