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Would mederma work for pimple scars on my face?

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Unlikely: Mederma may be beneficial in raised scars. However acne scarring tends to be different in nature.

Answered 12/15/2012

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