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I got burned by waxing, i applied an antibiotic ointment and aloe sap to the burn it is the next day and the burn is brown, will i have a scar?
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If the wax caused: a superficial burn it is unlikely there will be much scarring. Continue with your treatment and if you are interested, contact a doctor for some very effective natural remedies that can also help prevent scarring!
Answered 4/13/2016
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