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What shall i do for the dark scars from wounds to fade?
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Some dont lighten: There are a lot of products out there that claim to lighten scars. Some say lemon juice, aloe vera, cucumbers, garlic powder etc. Scars take 6-12 months to mature. Inflammation is part of the healing process and can leave some scars lighter and some darker. No matter what you use it is going to take 6 months to see what the scar does on its own. Hydration always helps scars. There are Rx for this.
Answered 3/28/2015
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