Almost a year ago I woke up with a large cut on the front of my leg. I have no clue how this happened. The weird part is our sheets & bedding are all white, yet nothing was stained with blood. Over the last several months I have tried a few different creams and exfoliants to try and remove it, nothing is really removing it. This has really affected my self confidence, now I don't wear anything that shows my legs :(
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Answer: Melapads and Melarase creams with chemical peels
It sounds like you have PIH: post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It may fade on its’ own, which can take months or even years in some cases. You might be able to speed the clearance with prescription skin care products, laser treatments with a PicoSure FOCUS laser or IPL depending on your s...
Thank you for your question. You could benefit from laser skin resurfacing which stimulates your body to fill in under the scars with collagen. You could also try injectable fillers to raise the scars and give your skin a smooth appearance. Hypertrophic scars can be treated with steroid ...
Lasers won't improve the indented piercing scar. I would opt for a Hidef Scar Revision with layered closure instead. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
