I recently had a dermatologist prescribe Tretinoin 0.1 Retinoid Cream to me in an experimental effort to see whether it might help to improve the skin textural differences, and provide some slight improvements, for a notched and indented scar that is located at my upper nostril rim. The scarring itself is of the indented type but does not appear to be all that deep. Could the regular use of a collagen building retinoid, over time, truly provide any conservative improvements in this situation?
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Scabies scars are usually associated with hyperpigmentation. We begin with application of Plato's Dark Scar Corrector to help improve pigmentation and discoloration. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
This darkening represents post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). It is not uncommon for inflammation (related to natural healing, trauma, infection, etc) to stimulate pigment production, especially if the inflammation is long-standing or chronic. UV radiation from sun or tanning bed exposure...
Once the skin heals, the pigmentation can be improved with Plato's Dark Scar Corrector to improve pigmentation and discoloration of the skin. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles