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Can Applying Creams with Avocado Oil Help Remove Old Scars?

Dave123Aug 17, 2009
I had some dark scars due to a skin allergy 5 years ago and want to remove them. The pharmacist recommended me Blckmores Vitamin E Cream which I want to ask if it is effective or whether there are better scar removal products.

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