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Please tell me how to remove these scars

Please tell me how to remove these scars

I was diagnosed with a skin disease that causes blackheads and absess (abscess) to form on my buttocks and under my arms.  They can also form in pubic area and scalp.  They are very painful and itch and only come every few weeks or months.  I was told there is not a cure but antibiotics can help.  I am now left with so many scars and want them removed. It is very embarrasing.  They are very dark and are on butt and armpits.  What can be done to get them removed and what will have the quickest results?  
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Hi,

A scar is an overgrowth of fibrous tissue and blood vessels that form as a result of injury, a cut or a burn.

Sometimes surgery may be required to improve the scar. In this case, the surgeon will remove excess scar tissue, and reposition the incision so that it heals in a less visible pattern. This scar removal surgery is usually done under local or general anesthesia in the doctor's office.

Vit E creams are supposed to lighten scars, so you could apply them directly on the scar,but it may take e long time for results to show, if at all.

Scars, especially old scars, may be treated with PhotoDerm, a non-invasive, laser-like device that emits an intense flash of light that works directly on the scar by reducing the blood vessels present in the scar tissue.

Let us know if you may have any other questions.

Regards
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