Would Microdermabrasion improve the brown marks on my legs? (Photo)

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Hello! Are the brown marks on my legs (from picking at ingrown leg hairs) permanent, or will they fade with time? Also, would microdermabrasion help? Thank you! Also, I will be wearing shorts this summer - will sunscreen be enough to minimize damage from the sun?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I continue to advocate Melarase creams for dark pigmentation on the legs. Melarase can help lighten the pigmentation and the skin tone. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Microdermabrasion  can help with hyper-pigmentation and reduce foliculitis ( ingrown hair). You may want to consider other treatment options like Laser Hair Removal. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for your best treatment options.

Joshua L. Fox, MD · Answer

It sounds like the marks on your legs are post-inflammatory
hyperpigmentation. The good news is that these marks will fade over time.
Wearing sunscreen is definitely a good idea. Microdermabrasion may help speed
up the fading process.

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