Black Marks because of Ring Worm

Recently I had an attack of ringworm, I have used a miconazole nitrate ointment and  got rid of the infection,but the problem is ,the infected area has turned black which looks disgusting.Kindly help me .

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
The lesions 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 these scars 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.

I hope that helps.Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.