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Apart from exfoliating what's the best way to remove thick layers of dead skin? on elbows making them dark

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Answered 10/9/2013

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A member asked:

Apart from exfoliating what's the best way to remove thick layers of dead skin? on elbows making them dark

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Namey answered

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