Treatments for Hyperpigmented Scars?

February 24, 2009
Asked By:NJNena in Newark, NJ

Is there something I can use to remove hyperpigmented scars and/or return skin to its natural color? I am an African American female, fairly light skinned, age 28. I suffered from Dermatillomania through out my teenage years and now that I am an adult, the condition is under control. However, I have terrible scar damage on the face, arms and chest - breast area. The scars are flat, but are light in center and dark brown on the outsides, almost like an outline.

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July 8, 2015

Answer: Pigmented Scar Treatments

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July 8, 2015

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March 17, 2017

Answer: Hypopigmented and Hyperpigmented scar removal with Melarase creams

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March 17, 2017

Answer: Hypopigmented and Hyperpigmented scar removal with Melarase creams

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October 6, 2016

Answer: Treating hyperpigmented scars

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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October 6, 2016

Answer: Treating hyperpigmented scars

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July 1, 2017

Answer: Dark Scar Correction

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July 1, 2017

Answer: Dark Scar Correction

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March 24, 2015

Answer: Maybe a scar revision trial

March 24, 2015

Answer: Maybe a scar revision trial