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What Treatment Would Help Mature Old White Scars?

I have scars over the length of my both of my arms from self injury as an adolescent. They are mature scars(approx. 15 years old)so they are white and...

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Removing Scars From Self-Inflicted Wounds? (photo)

About 2 years ago I had self inflicted a large wound. I had cut before but not this deep (and did not realize how sharp and deep it would end up) it...

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What is the Best Way to Reduce/flatten Large Raised Scars? (photo)

I used to cut myself when i was a teenager, got the help I needed, havnt done or thought about it in over 5 years, I want to tattoo over the scars to...

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Knife Scarring Left Wrist? (photo)

I have knife scarring on left wrist. Very deep on cut closest to hand. Is there a way to flatten? And could skin grafting be a reasonable option? Thanks.

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Removal of Self Inflicted Scars

Hi i have approx 10 year old self injury scars. Just would like an opinion on whether anything can be done eg fraxel laser to help the appearance of...

What Can Be Done for Long White Scars on the Arms from a History of Self-harm/Cutting?

I also have two long keloid scars on my shoulder (which are still red/purple), and two large scars on my abdomen-- although these are almost...

How Do I Get Rid of Blade Cut Marks in Thigh Region?

Around 10 months back, I'd cut myself on my upper thigh. The cuts were not deep but their marks are still there. I've been applying moisturisers all...

Self-Mutilation Scars on Arms

I'm a 20 yr old young lady and I've had a rough childhood. One of my arms (upper and lower) have self-mutilation scars (from both cutting and...

My Son Has Been Violently Assaulted and Attacked by a Youth Who Used a Stanley Knife. Scar Prevention?

He used the knife and caused a severe laceration which starts from under his right eye in the corner going right down his face to under his chin, then...

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