5 common misconceptions about the round scar on the upper arm

5 Common Misconceptions About Round Scars on the Upper Arm
Anyone who grew up in Asia, Africa, Latin America, or parts of Eastern Europe is highly likely to have a small, round scar on their upper arm. Many only notice it later in life and wonder where it came from. Some are ashamed of it. Others invent explanations because no one has ever told them the truth.

This small scar has caused confusion for decades. Below are five of the most common misconceptions about round scars on the arm—and the truth behind them.

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