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A 29-year-old female asked:

Is there any affordable ways to get rid of tons of acne scars and pits, and extreme red and discolored skin besides laser? maybe a cream to ask dr for

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Dr. Louis Galliaanswered

Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial 46 years experience

No: No. Cream or topicals will no make a big difference. See a cosmetic dermatologist for opions.

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