Darkening of skin due to excessive itching

Lots of Itching on an area caused skin damage and then darkening of the skin .
But now , theres no itching , just the dark skin on that area .
The dark skin has gotten a little lighter , but it is still dark .
Whats the proper remedy for this ?

Thanks .

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One thing i like to add is that it is - " Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation " .

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

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.
I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted in case you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.

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Thanks for the reply .
Ok , i will get the hydroquinone cream and see where i go with that .

Thanks again.