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Any home remedies for a slightly depressed red acne mark/scar ?
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Not really: You will spend money and time and not be happy. Visit a professional for best use of you time and money.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Tincture of time: There are no home remedies that will get rid of the depressed or indented nature of the scar. The reddness will usually get betterwithtimeandsun protection. Treatmentfor the indentation may include fillers, laser peels, excision depending onthe depth of the indentation.
Answered 6/22/2014
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