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A member asked:
How can i lighten old dark scratch marks on my skin? i have very dry skin, and the marks are roughly 6 years old.
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No easy answer: hi Louise569. Depends somewhat on the marks. Are they actually keloids...skin usually raised and a little gnarly? By 6 years, simple scars are usually getting lighter, but material tattoed into the skin (old road rash for example) sometimes can only be removed by lazer treatment. Skin lightener chemicals dont work too well. Could you learn to love them? In any case, consider consulting a derm.
Answered 1/14/2015
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