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There are many claims on the internet that applications of fresh ginger root will eventually lead to repigmentation of the skin of hypopigmented scars. have there been any medical/scientific studies of this allegedly chinese medicine remedy?

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

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Not that I am aware of

Answered 5/19/2021

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A member asked:

There are many claims on the internet that applications of fresh ginger root will eventually lead to repigmentation of the skin of hypopigmented scars. have there been any medical/scientific studies of this allegedly chinese medicine remedy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dale Kristle answered

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