Can you help with ingrown hair bumps/scars around belly button? (Photo)

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Hi! So I’m 22 and years ago I used to shave my stomach hairs and as a result of picking and improper shaving I guess, it’s created these little bumps/pockets and they’ve been there for over a year. I’m exfoliating them, I recently started using topicals faded on it, and also currently have a VI chemical peel on it as well to see if it would help but any other advice would be extremely appreciated and needed! I want them gone. like, what even is this?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Avoid physical exfoliants and stick to chemical exfoliants. Seek out a board-certified dermatologist to discuss next steps. -Dr. Emer

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