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How can i remove scratches or small scars cause from a pointy needle?
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Mederma: Mederma is the only over the counter scar lightener that I know that works. Otherwise see a cosmetic doctor about lightening procedures. If the scar are new, keep them out of the sun and give them some time, they may go away on their own.
Answered 4/1/2015
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