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Is it true that sunbeds can make a hypertrophic scar visibly better?
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I dont think so...: If the scar is immature, it may tan permanently from a tanning bed or sun exposure. This sounds like exactly the opposite of what i would recommend for a hypertrophic scar.
Answered 12/2/2013
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