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Applied Garlic On Pimple, Left Overnight. Skin Removed, Scar Left. Home Remedies, Kejovit, Cemelian Not Working. Medication?

Hiii,,
I am 23 year old.. 6 months back i had a pimple on my chicks , i applied garlic on it n left overnight. morning that part of skin only removed.. i thought it ll go slowly but that scar is not went off.. i used several ointments like kejovit, cemelian, triblocks which doctor has suggested.. n even home remedies like lime juice, termeric, honey etc.. butt still m not getting any results please kindly inform me vt some gud cearms r remedies.. looking forwrd to know plzz..

posted on Tue, 29 Oct 2013

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Dermatologist, Dr. Raghuveer Murki's Response

Hi yes garlic application can cure pimples but it causes a black scar.it is very difficult to cure the scar .application of azalic acid in the morning and clearz plus ointment can cure the scar.if no response use chemical peels like mandelic acid or co2 laser totreat the scar

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Applied Garlic On Pimple, Left Overnight. Skin Removed, Scar Left. Home Remedies, Kejovit, Cemelian Not Working. Medication?

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