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A 18-year-old female asked:

I've got lots of burns on my body and scars that have been there for years what is better to use boi oil or coco butter to get rid of them?

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Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered

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Please see: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. Prescription therapy would be better.

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