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I've had a mole removed with shaving and laser cauterisation later. i now have a crater. what cream can i use to treat it?

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Dr. Ipe Kalathoor answered

Scarring: This could be scarring. There's no cream which is effective for this. If the scar is growing, you should go back to your doctor.

Dr Arnoult and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/4/2015

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A member asked:

I've had a mole removed with shaving and laser cauterisation later. i now have a crater. what cream can i use to treat it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ipe Kalathoor answered

Dr Arnoult and another doctor agreed

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