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I had bad scars on my arms from continuously popping pimples how can i clear them away? i don't suffer from acne.

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Stop picking: The scars will slowly improve if you stop popping the pimples (popping will only cause worsening scarring). Get proper treatment for the pimples such as topicals or oral meds (see a doctor or dermatologist). There are many procedures that can help with your scars such as lasers, ipl, microdermabrasion, fractional resurfacing.

Answered 3/26/2013

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