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I woke up with this huge cut/scratch on my cheek, i'm just wondering will it scar and how long will it take to go away?
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Vitamin E oil: Use vitamin e oil locally daily this is anti inflammatory and help scarring process. Orally take methionine 500mg twice daily will help to build collagen.
Answered 5/2/2015
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