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I have a very small 2nd degree burn on one finger & it's healing. the skin there is reddish pink. to prevent scarring, should i use aloe vera?vit a+d?
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Aloe Vera: is good and VITAMIN E (get some capsules and cut open using the liquid Vitamin on your skin!) Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 4/1/2018
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