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Posted: 09-01-07 02:56am

My daughter had ner nose cauterized and due to excessive mucus drainage she ended up with dark brown staining under her nose. How can we remove these stains?


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Posted: 11-28-07 10:36am

If the “brown staining” that you describe is a scar caused by cauterization, it doesn’t seem likely that it will vanish spontaneously. However, it may become less visible in time. You can consult a dermatologist first and perhaps plastic surgeon later if necessary, about the stains.






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