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A 22-year-old female asked:

i had a pimple on nose..used benzoyl peroxide wash 4% n clindamycin nicotinamide gel..it's almost gone but left a tiny cut like scar.what can i do????

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Dr. Sunnie Skiles answered

Pediatrics 34 years experience

Scar?: Complete healing takes 3 to 6 months. What ever you do, do not pick at it. Just leave it alone, step away from the mirror, just step away and keep your hands away from your face.

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