A 20-year-old female asked:

Is there any cream that can get rid of acne scars (other than cortisone and benzoyl peroxide, it didn't help) i m desperate! :(?

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Dr. Joseph Cohenanswered

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Mederma: Its over the counter made of onion extract and you can use it very regularly to help limit even old scars.

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