How can I get rid of these under arm scars from shaving? (Photos)

November 30, 2018
Asked By:Alishachohan in Santa Clara, CA

I'm in Bangladeshi, living in US now. I have bright skin tone. But my underarm and knee has some dark scars. I use razor for removing my body hair. How can I get rid of these under arm and knee scars? Which medicine or cream is safer?

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Answers (4)

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February 27, 2019

Answer: Light chemical peels for the axilla

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February 27, 2019

Answer: Light chemical peels for the axilla

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 5, 2018

Answer: Hyperpigmentation -- Clear+Brilliant/Venus Viva, Chemical Peels, Cosmelan, Salt Facial, Aerolase YAG, Hydroquinone

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
December 5, 2018

Answer: Hyperpigmentation -- Clear+Brilliant/Venus Viva, Chemical Peels, Cosmelan, Salt Facial, Aerolase YAG, Hydroquinone

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
December 11, 2018

Answer: Dark Underarms

December 11, 2018

Answer: Dark Underarms

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Answer: Treating PIH

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Answer: Treating PIH

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