How can I get rid of my ingrown hair dark spots on my legs? (Photo)

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I get ingrown hair on my legs when I shave and therefore getting laser hair removal soon but I'm not sure how to get rid of the brown marks left behind from ingrown hairs that have been removed. I've tried cocoa butter and many drug store creams but I don't seem to be getting any results. I've been doing research and have seen a lot about glycolic acid and hydroquinone. What concentrations should I get in these products and how can I use them hand in hand or will just one of these products do?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Ingrown hairs and hyperpigmentation can be improved with daily peels using Melapads, followed by application of Melarase creams to further improve pigmentation.Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. it is always recommended to pretreat when doing chemical peels to avoid this type of reaction. we suggest to pretreat your skin 2 weeks before the peel with a melanin inhibitor such as a prescription grade hydroquoine. darker skin types are VERY prone to hyper and hypo pigmentation. My advice is to go to a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and they can prescribe you hydroquoine to lighten the hyperpigmentation  best of luck.

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