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Does putting toothpaste on scars help?
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No: Not sure where you are getting your info from, but toothpaste is known basically for cleaning teeth and preventing dive masks from fogging up. I am unaware of any benefits derived from placing toothpaste on scars.
Answered 9/14/2013
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Thanks for asking!: To my knowledge their are no research articles on this subject.
Answered 9/15/2013
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Not recommended: Toothpaste contains many ingredients that can irritate your skin.
Answered 9/16/2013
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I use to use toothpaste to try and get rid of the milia on my penis, also i scrubbed the area vigorously with soap in the shower.The skin is now discolored, scarred, and tight,and my penis doesnt stretch like it used to, my penis retracts easily now.
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9/17/14 : accident on face above eyes, they putted stitches9/22/14: removed stitches10/05/14: today, should I do something for my scar or leave it?
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