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What can I do with this huge leg scar? (photos)

I got this scar from using Erase an oil here in thr Philippines said to remove scars. 2014 i had a small burn about two inches. So i started using erase it contain tretinoin. But it got so worse than ever. It kunda burnt my leg the solution spread and caused me to have this scar. Now i never wear dresses or shorts even if it's really hot in my country. Also i have very light skin the scar is like two shades darker than my skin. I tried dermatix. hydrocortisone it didn't work. What should i do?

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Dark scars on the legs

June 27th, 2016
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I would use a combination of Plato's Scar Serum, Melarase PM creams, and light chemical peels to help reduce pigmentation on the legs.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Los Angeles

Web reference: http://surgery90210.com/cosmetic-dermatology/13/lipoma-removal.aspx

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
June 27th, 2016

Dark scars on the legs

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I would use a combination of Plato's Scar Serum, Melarase PM creams, and light chemical peels to help reduce pigmentation on the legs.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Los Angeles

Learn more: http://surgery90210.com/cosmetic-dermatology/13/lipoma-removal.aspx

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
*Treatment results may vary

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