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I peeled of a scab acidentally from a deep cut and now i can see the indent its leaving? is it gonna fill up or scar
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Scar: Scarring is dependent on many things such as how badly have you scarred before. How did you take care of the cut. Also how much sun exposure may cause scarring. Keep the wound clean and covered applying ointment will help.
Answered 8/31/2017
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