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How do I get rid of this boil scar? (photos)

November 6, 2015
Asked By:jesuspleasehelp in New Jesery, NY

I got a really bad boil on my face over 2 months ago. It took 1 month for wound to heal over, and now almost 2 months for the redness to go away. After a shower it gets really red and gross. How do I treat this and make the skin look normal again? It looks like a circle in a circle. Thanks!

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Answer: Boil Scar on Face -- Laser, Microneedling

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Answer: Boil Scar on Face -- Laser, Microneedling

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