A dermo had suggested dermabrasion on my leg but my parents thought that it was too risky. What do you think?

November 3, 2010
Asked By:Gainesville in Gainesville, FL

I have had what has been diagnosed as lichen striata on the back of my left thigh since i was 14. I am now 21 and I am totally frustrated. I used make up to cover it and it works well but I just want to be free again. The skin on the rest of my body is perfect. A dermo had suggested dermabrasion on my leg but my parents thought that it was too risky. What do you think? What other treatments are out there? I am so depressed about this.

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