I scratched my leg with hair clippers while shaving and the cut has turned into a dark spot that peels skin and has spread. My doctor said hydrocortisone is a steroid creme that is not helping due to the lack of skin on my shin. Vaseline/coco butter is not helping and it is still itching.
Answer: Correction of dark scars on the legs I would start with Melarase creams and Plato's Scar Serum, followed by light chemical peels and fractional laser. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
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Answer: What can be done to heal and lighten my skin back? Thank you for your question and photograph. Your leg is demonstrating postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, or PIH. This can be improved initially with Aquaphor ointment to control the flaking skin and itching. Once this has resolved I would advise lightening creams and chemical peels to improve its appearance. Hope this helps
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Answer: What can be done to heal and lighten my skin back? Thank you for your question and photograph. Your leg is demonstrating postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, or PIH. This can be improved initially with Aquaphor ointment to control the flaking skin and itching. Once this has resolved I would advise lightening creams and chemical peels to improve its appearance. Hope this helps
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May 15, 2016
Answer: Venous insufficiency In addition to skin lightening creams, you should get a venous Duplex scan to determine if you have venous insufficiency. Venous insufficiency, or pooling of venous blood, predisposes patients to hyperpigmentation after injury. If untreated, this can progress to lipodermatosclerosis, which may be irreversible. Look at pictures of lipodermatosclerosis on my website. Also, read my ebook about venous insufficiency on the link below. Dr H Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member
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Answer: Venous insufficiency In addition to skin lightening creams, you should get a venous Duplex scan to determine if you have venous insufficiency. Venous insufficiency, or pooling of venous blood, predisposes patients to hyperpigmentation after injury. If untreated, this can progress to lipodermatosclerosis, which may be irreversible. Look at pictures of lipodermatosclerosis on my website. Also, read my ebook about venous insufficiency on the link below. Dr H Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member
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Answer: Skin Lightening A combination of skin lightening creams and mild chemical peels can help you with this delicate area. Please consult a specialist. Best, Dr. Green
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December 1, 2016
Answer: Skin Lightening A combination of skin lightening creams and mild chemical peels can help you with this delicate area. Please consult a specialist. Best, Dr. Green
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