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How to Treat Old Scars from Razor Bumps and Acne on Dark Skin?

5233anonMar 31, 2010
Black skin. Patchy scars under chin and on sides of the neck from razor bumps and previous acne. The razor bumps are now much less of a problem and the old scars are flattened. However, nothing that I use seems to fade them. What can I do to have removed/lessened?

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