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I have a scab/ cigarette burn on my forehead that is white now since the scab fell off for the second time, do i put anything on it or leave it alone?

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Dr. David Duhon answered

Leave it alone: It will heal. More importantly, who is putting cigarettes out on your forehead?

Dr Cox agreed

Answered 8/12/2015

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A member asked:

I have a scab/ cigarette burn on my forehead that is white now since the scab fell off for the second time, do i put anything on it or leave it alone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Duhon answered

Dr Cox agreed

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