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Facial Hypertrophic Acne Scar Excision with Aldara?

Hi! I'm a 22-year-old African American male. I have two small hypertrophic scars on my jawline from acne. I've had them for at least 3 years...

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Treatment for Dark Acne Scars on African American Skin?

I am having a serious problem with my skin. I'm African-American and have a yellow/brown complexion. On the side of my jaw line, I have really bad...

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I Am an African American Women with Bad Acne Scars, What Would You Recommend to Get Rid of It? (photo)

And i think my skin is also discolared. How can i go back to my regular skin tone?

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Acne Scars and Pigmentation for Black Woman: What Can I do?

I'm Black, I Have a Lot of Acne Scarr and Pigmentation All over my Face,what Can I Do? I´m 30 years woman and had this problem with...

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What Can I Do About Darker Spots From Acne On Brown Skin?

I have have darker spots caused by acne and also many small acnes in the forehead and small scars in the cheeks ... i have brown skin and i'm...

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African Female with Acne Breakout on the Chin That Has Left PIH? What Can I Do About Scar

I have mostly breakout on my chin area. They are leaving ppost acne scars. I have heard about Obagi and was on the Clenziderm for my acne and I am...

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Which Options Ensure a Better Complexion for African American Skin?

I have dark acne scars and hyperpigmentation on my face. I would like to gain a more even skin tone and lighten my dark spots. How can I do this...

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I'm a 22 Black Female & I Had Severe Acne & It's Gone, I Have Rolling Scars How Do I Get Rid of Them?

I had severe acne & its gone & I have little holes .. I think its rolling scars how do I get rid of them ... They said something about a PMD...

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Subcision for Acne Scars on African American Skin?

I saw a treatment advice about Subcision to help with the scarring on ethnic skin. Does it also work well on African American skin? I have...

Acne Scar Removal Products for African-American Skin?

I am a 24-year-old African American woman who recently got acne scars, and I really want to get rid of them as soon as possible. My skin is sensitive....

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