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Hi there, i have mild-moderate hormonal acne. i have some acne scarring on cheeks, how can you fade scarring fast?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

ACNE SCARRING: YOU CANNOT FADE ACNE SCARRING! DO SEE A DERMATOLOGIST; SHE OR HE CAN RECOMMEND SOME TYPE OF SOLUTION.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 6/22/2015

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A member asked:

Hi there, i have mild-moderate hormonal acne. i have some acne scarring on cheeks, how can you fade scarring fast?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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