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I shaved a little piece of skin off my leg how can a stop it from making a mark?
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Avoid sun exposure: The most common cause of scarring in an open wound is sun exposure. Keep the area covered when outside, or use sunscreen. Even with these precautions, there is no guarantee it won't scar, however. Hope this helps!
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