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I used hair removal cream around my mouth yesterday and it left a red mark. my mom said to leave it and it will go but will it scar if i leave it?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Just lubricate: Vaseline or Aquaphor will do. Not likely to scar.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/16/2015

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A member asked:

I used hair removal cream around my mouth yesterday and it left a red mark. my mom said to leave it and it will go but will it scar if i leave it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

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