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For last year or so i have moticed that marks left on my skin by minor scars just dont go away i.e. skin doesnt clear up. is it normal at my age?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

I'll bet so: Epidermis is a little bit thinner as we get older, making new scars easier to see. Don't worry about it.

Answered 7/22/2017

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A member asked:

For last year or so i have moticed that marks left on my skin by minor scars just dont go away i.e. skin doesnt clear up. is it normal at my age?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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