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Does neosporin get rid of healed scars?

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No: Once the skin has healed over that is the scar you have. Dermatologists or plastic surgeons can help you reduce the scar with several techniques, but neosporin will not change its appearance.

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/31/2014

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