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My legs & arms are filled with dark spots/scars on them since i was a little girl. they're from mosquito bites & minor injuries. lotions don't work.

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Scarring: Scarring from childhood chicken pox, insect bites or acne can be very annoying to a patient. Vitamin e capsules (broken open) and applied directly may help sometimes. Please see your local dermatologist for further evaluation and treatment strategies.

Answered 6/13/2013

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