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Hi i am shanto frm bangladesh i had chicken pox 7yeras ago and it left many black scars on my back and chest can you suggest me what should i do to c?

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Time helps: With time the scars will fade. The more pigment you have in your skin the darker the scars--there is no cure but moisturizing may help. Mederma cream may help

Answered 9/8/2016

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