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Can you lighten scars on your body after they have settled?
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Scar: Scars will fade in color from red to a whitish color over many months. Pulsed dye laser is effective at reducing redness in persistent scars.
Answered 5/21/2013
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Yes: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. There is something that can be done.
Answered 4/13/2015
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