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Best Scar Removal Cream for Black Spots on Legs?

I have a lot of scars on my legs since I was 14. There are black spots all over my legs and I can't show them. Which is the best scar removal cream for it and where can I get it? Please help me!

Asked 34 months ago by jebrain in elmwood park,nj
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Dark spots on the legs

I see this condition very often in patients with Olive or Black skin.  I perform chemical peels in the area and combine the regimen with topical cream treatments.  The results are effective.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Comprehensive Approach to Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation of legs

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation on legs is a common and problematic skin condition that affects disaproportionately individuals of ethnic skin color. While the mainstay therapy would be a combination of bleaching cream, retinoid cream, glycolic acid or vitamin C as prescribed and supervised by a board-certified dermatologist, it is critical that you #1 minimize further trauma in affected area, #2 achieve strict daily sun protection with sunscreen and sun protective clothing, #3 leg... more
William Ting, MD
Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon
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Brown Scars on Legs - How do I get Rid of Them?

Hi Jebrain.  For the type of scar that you show in the picture, we would use one or two options.  Hydroquionone bleaching creams and/or q-switched Nd:Yg laser treatments.  Visit the link below and you will be able to read an article we wrote (and see pictures of) a patient that had bug bite scars on her legs and was able to wear a dress for the first time in years after visiting our office.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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