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When will (almost healed) purple (reddish) scar of cigarette burn disappear . for 2 months i have red circle that is surrounded with white circle ?
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Prob 15 months: At your age, the final healing and appearance will probably not be evident until about 15 months post burn.
Answered 11/29/2014
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