Hey Doctors :-) I hope you all are having a fantastic week! I Have a question concerning my scar. It's not bad at all, but I would love for it to resolve the best way possible. Would it be wise to use the Retin-A cream 1% on my scar? I've included some pictures for your review. Thank you! ~Samantha
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