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How do I get rid of this scar caused by a ringworm? (Photo)

ayalaluluJun 30, 2017
I had ringworm in between my breast a few years ago that spread and left this scar . It's always dry and cracking , it burns and bleeds a little when cracking. It's bad to the point that I don't even where v-necks.

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