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A member asked:

For whoever knows about dermatology, i had a keloid removed on my ear months back and i need to know the best scar removing cream to remove the scar?

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None: No easy answer. Perhaps tretinoin gel. A dermatologist might help you.

Answered 3/2/2017

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