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My 5 month old baby scratched her cheek realy deep now there's a scar. will this be permanent?
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Scar: If it is a scar now it will remain, but hopefully will not be as visible as she ages. When she is old enough for sunscreen, use it to help keep the scar less visible.
Answered 7/9/2014
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