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I understand that there is no cure, but I was hoping maybe someone has used a prescription cream prescribed for something else and by some strange fluke, found that it would work for this. Would the presciption cream that is used for scars work on this? I am so desperate to find something to help me. I can't really do a lot of outside activities in the summer because the heat makes this even more noticeable and I am so self conscious of it. I just hope that you or someone out there can give me some suggestions. I have just started using Retin-A, but I don't think it is going to work. Could you also tell me the full medical term for this condition so I can do further research on it?
Thank you so much for any suggestions you might have.
I doubt that skin creams will make much difference, though Retin-A is worth a shot. You might also consider asking a plastic surgeon whether a tightening procedure could be tried.
In my original question I asked for you to give me the actual medical term for this condition so I can do further research. Could you please list it for me. Thank you.
I don't know. It may be sun mottling (Poikiloderma of Civatte) or a genetic condition called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Perhaps you should ask the doctor who diagnosed you.
Dr. Rockoff