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Scarring from Herpes on Nose. What To Do? (photo)

Riz1980May 31, 2012
I had a nasty infection on my nose approximately 9 months ago, which has left me with scarring (pitted). A dermatologist has recommended TCA cross for the scarring. I have brown Indian coloured skin and was also considering Fraxel/CO2 laser or dermaroller. What would the doctors recommend ? Thanks.

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Dr. Ashish (Ash) Dutta, MBBS (registration suspended)
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Answered on Jun 17, 2019
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