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What good does otc meds like panoxyl and differin do for a 7 year old hypertrophic scar? this is what my dermatologist suggested i use in place of rx
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Get another opinion: These medications are for acne and I don't understand how they would improve your scar. Suggest you get a 2nd opinion since there may be better options.
Answered 6/5/2018
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