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What is the Best Scar Fading Cream for Dark Skinned Black Women After Tummy Tuck?

What is the Best Scar Fading Cream for Dark Skinned Black Women After Tummy Tuck?

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Cortisone Injection Causing Skin to Lighten

I am an African American and had a mommy makeover almost 9 months ago. I had a breast lift and augmentation but ended up with hypertrophic scarring...

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Childhood Scars on Black Skin, What is the Best Treatment? (photo)

Hi i've having active scars all over my body but mainly on my legs since my childhood, mainly resulting from chicken pox that i had very early. my...

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Help for a Black Male with Surgery Scar Discoloration on Neck

May of 2008, I was involved in an incident that nearly claimed my life. The doctors had to make an incision across my neck. The surgery scar was fine...

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Non Surgical Options For Removing Dark Spots on Black American Skin from Scarring?

As a child i was abused. I am left with a multitude of dark spots due to the scarring. i also have really dark elbows andkness from not cleaning them...

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How Can I Get Rid of Scars on my Hands and Legs?

I am 23 yrs old and i have numerous scars on my hands and legs that make me very uncomfortable. I am black and live in kenya. How can i get rid of the...

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Scars On My Legs From Bug Bites? 18 y/o, African.

Im 18 years old and im originallly African and I have dark skin. When I was yonger I was bitten by mosquitos on holiday to Africa and also got certain...

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What if I Am Still Scarred After Eyelid Surgery After a Year?

I am african american/hispanic tan complexion. I had my eyelid surgery in May 2010 to remove excess skin. When I close my eye the scars are very...

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How Can I Find a Facial Plastic Surgeon That Specialize in Scars for Dark Black Skin?

I didn't know what to do. I had a car accident, I have cuts on both cheeks. Last yr I was bit by a spider between the eyes. I was in the hospital for...

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Marks/Spots from Mosquitoe Bites. I've Already Tried 2% Hydroquinone and Cocoa Butter. Are There Any Alternatives? (photo)

I am african american with very sensitive skin. I have spots on legs from mosquito bites, i am embarrassed to show them in minis or shorts. This is...

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