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What is a good way to get rid of scars from a bad sunburn?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Encourage you to: See either a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon for scarring. Take care.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 4/9/2016

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