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What Should I Do to Prevent Scarring from a Facial Scratch?

I went hiking and got scratched on my cheek, near my nose. What should I do or use to prevent scarring? It has scabbed over. It's about 0.4 or 0.5...

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What Are the Chances of Scarring After Subcision?

I heard that there is a chance you can get additional scarring from subcision from the needle. What are the chances of this happening? How can I...

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What Can I Do to Minimize Future Scar on my Forehead? (photo)

I had an accident this past week, and I've been crying for days about this injury. I went to the ER, and the doctor had stitched my wound in the...

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My Daughter 4 Years Old Has 4 Stiches on Her Face About Day and Half Old? (photo)

What steps can I take to insure it doesn't scar her for life. As a mom, I want to make sure there is nothing that effects my little girl and this...

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Laser for Lessening Scar on Lip?

I had a few three days ago and probably should have had my lip sewed up but didn't. I think there will be a decent scar. Are lasers really effective...

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How to Eliminate Scars?

I will be having a brachymetatarsia in my foot. I would like to know if there is something that can be done to diminish o eliminate the scars? Thanks...

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How to NOT Get Scars from Snake Bites?

I want snake bites, my mom said no, so I'll wait just I don't want the scar when I take them out... Is their any possible way to NOT have a scar...

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Burned On Neck and Chin 2 Days Ago. What Can I Do So They Properly Heal? (photo)

2 days ago I was making pancakes and hot butter splashed me! Leaving me with burn marks on my neck and chin where everyone can see, is there anything...

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Can an Injection be Made into Incision Site Internally During C-Section to Prevent Adhesions? Or Will it be Done Later On?

Hi, I am pregnant and will be scheduled for my second c-section. Someone had mentioned to me that there is a drug product that can be injected into...

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