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Don't know what to do about this scratch wound! how can i prevent it from scarring?
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Scar cream or pad: There are several scar treatments and the best ones are silicone based, coming in both cream and pad form. If the scratch is long and narrow, a silicone based pad is usually best and has been show to be of benefit for up to a year of use.
Answered 5/20/2014
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