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I used a wax on my arms, the second day i noticed a change of my skin colour it became light brown but without pain or redness will this leave scars?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Probably not: unless it caused second or third degess burns

Answered 5/18/2014

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A member asked:

I used a wax on my arms, the second day i noticed a change of my skin colour it became light brown but without pain or redness will this leave scars?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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