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Expert opinion please: could sunlight help heal scars?
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On the contrary: You should protect your scars from the sun... Scars will darken more quickly than surrounding skin, making them even more noticeable. Cover them or use sunblock.
Answered 4/13/2015
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No: And can worsen them if burned.
Answered 9/12/2013
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