Best Topical Cream for Darks Scars on Legs?

Question

I scratch and peel my wounds--its a bad habit and now I have dark spots everywhere on my legs. What would be the best cream to remove those scars as fast as possible?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

For dark leg scars, I would use a combination of Luminase and Exfolase creams followed by fractional laser to even out the dark discoloration.Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

Prescription tretinoin cream, glycolic acid cream and hydroquinone cream can all be used to help fade dark spots.  It does take time and you should avoid sun exposure.  Try to stop picking.

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD (retired) · Answer

Tri-Luma is a combination of hydroquinone (4%), fluocinolone acetonide ( a steroid) and tretinoin ( Retin A). This is a precription product and should be applied nightly for two months.

Best Topical Cream for Darks Scars on Legs?

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