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Bad scar

by sharon101, Jan 11, 2009 06:51AM
About 1 month ago my daughter got a sore on her face from rubbing her face with a wet cloth, when the scab formed she picked it of and it got infected she had to go on antibiotics to heal it and now theres a big circular scar its  pinkish on the inside then it goes dark brown around the edge, she really want it to go away but we don't know how to make it go away she hates going out in public.

I really need help!!

  
Member Comments (1)

by Bhupinder Kaur, MD, Jan 11, 2009 11:02AM
To: sharon101
Hello,

The lesion that you have described sounds like a scar with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The treatment for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation includes various skin creams like hydroquinone, azelaic acid, corticosteroids, tretinoin cream and laser treatment.Apply hydroquinone cream on this scar and it should go away in a few days to months.If it still persists then you can go in for laser treatment, Chemical peeling or microdermabrasion. Avoid picking, harsh scrubbing, and abrasive treatments unless prescribed by a dermatologist during this period.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how your daughter is doing or if you have any additional doubts.


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