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Can i use baking powder on dark scars caused due to acid (salicylic & phenol) burn on my skin? there is round black scar on my face.

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Depends: Dark scarring may be due to post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. If so, they tend to fade over months by themselves.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/23/2016

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A member asked:

Can i use baking powder on dark scars caused due to acid (salicylic & phenol) burn on my skin? there is round black scar on my face.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

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