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What are some ways to help heal self-induced scars more quickly?
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Keep Clean & Moist: And then avoid sun exposure and tobacco use. Silastic sheeting may also beneficial but time is usually your best friend. Eventually scar revision may be an option for exceptionally disfiguring scars.
Answered 11/12/2012
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