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Hyperpigmentation scar caused by fingernail scratch on the face. Which product will lighten the scar?

April 4, 2014
Asked By:Scar2014

My 4 year old daughter has a flat hyperpigmentation scar that occurred from a fingernail scratch on her cheek about 6 months ago. She is a lighter tone african indian American .After healing the scar was white, within a couple of weeks turned brown and is still visible. What product do you recommend to help lighten the scar or will it fade with time.

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Answer: Hyperpigmentation After Skin Trauma

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April 5, 2014

Answer: Melarase and Plato's Dark Scar Corrector for hyperpigmentation

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Melarase and Plato's Dark Scar Corrector for hyperpigmentation

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