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Ask a QuestionHow Do I Get Rid of my Leg Scars (Lots of Little Dark Spots)?
I got these ugly scars from picking at my bug bites and ingrown hairs
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cielan
in Perth
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Dark Spots on Legs
This condition sounds like post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation which results after an injury such as a bug bite, scrape or scratch. The tendency of your skin to form pigment is a condition that is difficult to improve and usually cannot be completely eliminated.
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Dark spots on legs resulting from picking at insect bites and ingrown hairs
I did not see any photos and also do not know what your ethnic skin type is, but in general: dark spots on patients with darker skin take much longer to heal than on lighter skin patients. You may have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and scarring. You can try bleaching creams along with Retin-A (tretinoin) or an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) to see if that helps to speed up resolution of the dark spots. They will also gradually improve on their own over time....
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Bleaching creams and sun protection for dark spots
Dark spots that appear after inflammation (such as a bite) or trauma (such as picking) are not truly scars. They are increased pigmentation. They will fade with time, but you can speed the process by using various bleaching creams like hydroquinone and protecting the areas from ultraviolet light. Superficial chemical peels may also help.
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Dark spots on legs
Dark spots on legs from picking are called areas of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Typically nothing but time works to fade these marks. The good news is time usually does a good job. Bleaching creams have been tried but results inconsistent. Do not do any procedures as this can mkae it worse.
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