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I was washing my face with dove and my skin dried and scab up, then the scab came off and i got a huge mark can a dermatologist remove it?

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Dermatologist may : It appears you are describing a keloid or hyperpigmentation . Treatment may make it appear better. But may not completely remove it

Answered 6/29/2013

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