I've got scars on my face from a garlic burn and I'm really worried about them. Do you think these scars are going to be there forever, or is there a chance they'll go away on their own? How long does it usually take for this kind of scar to disappear completely without any treatment?

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I'm using Mintop and noticed sometimes it gets on my other hairs, and I'm worried it might turn them grey. Is that possible? Also, I've started getting grey hairs at just 16. Is there a way to treat them so they can turn black again?

Minoxidil generally does not cause discoloration of hair strands which it comes in contact with. Your grey hairs may be caused due to lack of pigmenting compounds. There are various treatments available online.

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I had this accident about two and a half months ago, and now that the scab's gone, I'm left with this white patch of skin where the injury was more severe. I'm wondering if this will heal naturally. Also, this whitish skin has some red marks in places, and in some areas, the skin is raised. Should I be worried or is this part of the healing process?

Yes thats normal and will heal with time no need to worry

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I'm curious about Obril Cream and its effects. Does it act as a bleaching agent on pigmentation? Also, if I use it and then go out in the sun, could it possibly lead to more tanning? What if I apply it at night and then head outside the next daywould that be okay?

Kozicare cream is advised.Side-effects include itching and hypersensitivity reactions

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