Horrible scar and ingrown hairs; is it possible to treat this anyhow? (Photo)

Ematrix RF, light chemical peels, and Melarase AM and Melarase PM can help even out and recontour your dark scars. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Lasers, surgery, microneedling, and tattooing have all been used to improve scars. I suggest you see an expert for an in person consultation. Best, Dr. Emer.

We have had success in treating this sort of post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation and scarring, but it requires more than one modality. First, the skin condition needs to be controlled. You mention ingrown hairs but you might have a skin condition called keratosis pilaris. Typically we combine topical exfoliation with daily use of lachydrin lotion. A body wash containing some glycolic acid helps too (ex: ViDerm Body Wash). For procedures, consider IPL treatments for the pigment and possibly some laser skin resurfacing. Also helpful is a topical lightening product ex: ZO Skincare products like Brightamax or Melamin.Best,Lisa Vuich, MD