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Kojic acid soap for lightening a keloid/hypertrophic scar on face. using scarguard now. how long until lightening results appear if used daily?
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It Depends.: The results of ScarGard can be seen within 2-3weeks depending on the age and severity of the scar.
Answered 9/29/2016
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