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I have red skin for about two months after the scab piled off. how can i speed up of healing this red skin. it is on my face and i don't like it.

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Dr. Robert Hartman answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Redness fades!: Redness is a color not a scar. Redness will fade in time and it varies per person. I would not spend the money for laser treatments even though it might speed up the recovery time.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I have red skin for about two months after the scab piled off. how can i speed up of healing this red skin. it is on my face and i don't like it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Hartman answered

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