A 21-year-old male asked:
what causes acne scars to heal so slowly?
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Dr. Donald Alves answered
24 years experience Emergency Medicine
Inflammation: The inflammatory response associated with them results in prolonged healing times. Can see dermatologist / asthetician / cosmetic surgeon for help in expediting process.
Answered on Jun 11, 2018
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Dr. Barry Resnik answered
31 years experience Dermatology
Healing scars: Scars heal at their own pace. There is no intrinsic factor that slows or speeds healing.
Answered on Oct 4, 2016
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