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Will rubbing pure aloe daily on 3 year old purple arm lift scar help fade it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Doubt it.: Aloe Vera can be quite remarkable but I don't this is one of it's actions. Take care.

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Answered 11/13/2014

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