Remove Boils and Boil Scars from Bottom

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I have alot of scaring on bottom from boils and i also get boils on bottom

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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Vivek Bansal, MD · Answer

See a Board Certified Dermatologist for evaluation and you may have a problem related to hair growth and need hair removal.  Be evaluated for hair and any other issues that may be present.

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

This is a more common condition than most people realize. Your dermatologist can start with a variety of prescription creams that can fade the discolouration and prevent new pimples and boils. Chemical peels can also be useful, and fractionated laser resurfacing is also quite helpful.

Daniel I. Wasserman, MD · Answer

I treat this condition often and needless to say it is common.  The marks are a result of the postinflammtory hyperpigmentation following the inflamed boil.  They will resolve with time, but how long is difficult to determine.  If you never develop another lesion again, they will all go away, thus the key is prevention of new lesions.  I would recommend a benzoyl peroxide wash.  You can find this in any over the counter acne product section of your local pharmacy.  Now, if there are truly scars, which I would define by the presence of actual skin surface changes, not color...you could consider a fractionated laser for their improvement.  However, I suggest that allowing for the pigment changes to resolve will help the appearance tremendously.  

	If the benzoyl peroxide wash does not work, see a dermatologist.  You may require some prescription topical antibiotics.

Remove Boils and Boil Scars from Bottom

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Answer: Treatment for boils is the key to removing the marks

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Remove Boils and Boil Scars from Bottom

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