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How can I properly care for stitches to minimize scarring?
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Go get some Mederma at the drugstore. I think that's the name of it. There are other brands that do the same thing but this brand came out first. Another thing you can do is break open Vit E capsules and rub the liquid over the area after the scab is gone.
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cocoa butter helps and just try not to pick at it or scratch it
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keep putting lotion on them i know the doc said keep them dry but you must keep the skin moist in order to not have a scar
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most likely yor gonna get a scar anyway
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