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A member asked:
Do you know any type of skin cream that can really remove birthmarks ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not likely: Birthmarks are usually caused by increased or decreased pigmentation, or by increased blood vessel formation. It is highly unlikely that topical creams will be potent enough to completely remove a birthmark. Laser therapy is available for this purpose, and may be effective for certain types of beauty/birth marks, if removal is desired.
Answered 1/5/2019
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