I am currently 22 and I have had the PIH, from scratching my itchy skin while asleep, for about 8 years now. Would exfoliating using glycolic acid and using a topical cream such as hydroquinone work? I have had the scars for around 8 years and I thought they were permanent but I recently came across some articles that suggested the aforementioned strategies to treat PIH. I moisturise the skin daily and I have been exfoliating using an AHA BHA serum, but I do not know if that is enough.
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February 24, 2020
Answer: I would start with glycolic acid and hydroquinone, but some procedures could also be needed
February 24, 2020
Answer: I would start with glycolic acid and hydroquinone, but some procedures could also be needed