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I have a 1st degree dark colored burn. some of the scab has fallen off (day 4). can i start using mederma or scarguard & apply makeup for work only?
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Mederma on burn: You don't have to worry about treating the scar with such products until the scab falls off.
Answered 10/4/2016
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