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My daughter had her back waxed. the back flared up with small acne like symptoms all over the waxed area. now it is scarred. what should we do now.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Go to Doctor: There is little we can do here other than to tell you the obvious. She needs to be seen by a good dermatologist.

Dr Perkins and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/30/2013

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A member asked:

My daughter had her back waxed. the back flared up with small acne like symptoms all over the waxed area. now it is scarred. what should we do now.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Perkins and another doctor agreed

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