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Can benzoyl peroxide be used to shed facial injury scars? help please?
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Not for this purpose: Benzoyl peroxide is used to reduce acne, and has no indication for treatment of scars. Other products such as Mederma are indicated for such use. Facial scars can be minimized with procedures performed by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon, including laser therapy and chemical peels.
Answered 11/27/2014
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