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I have black marks since i began shaving my legs and childhood scars that never heal?

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See dermatologist: It looks like you have been getting repeated skin infection and now have scars on that spots .Consult your doctor and get properly treated .The black marks may fade away after sometime .If scars persist ,then get opinion of plastic surgeon .

Answered 9/30/2014

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