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I have scars on my thighs from some cuts, they are flat but just paler than the rest of my tanned skin, what can i do to make them fade away naturally?
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No: The reason why scars are white is that pigment cells cannot grow into scars. The best way to make them less visible is not to get tan. In addition a tan is dangerous for you because it increases your risk of getting skin cancer and it also makes your skin look older.
Answered 1/17/2014
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