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How can i get rid of ingrown hair scars on my thighs without surgery? i am african american. i've tused ambi fade cream for a year but saw no results.

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See a dermatologist: No surprise about ambifade. Not everybody needs the same thing. Prescription cream? Laser? Relax and give it some time? A skin DR will evaluate your needs and desires.

Answered 7/19/2017

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