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Old Burn Scar

Is there anything to lighten skin pigmentation from a 18 year burn scar?
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Hi,

Do you have any other associated symptoms of itching, rash , etc.

You should try to avoid sweat collection in the areas, keep the areas clean, maintain good personal hygiene, wear lose comfortable clothes. Apply calamine lotion at the sites.

Consult a skin specialist for your complaints and discuss whether a demyleininzing agent would help in your case. You could also discuss about dermabrasion in your case with your doctor.

Let us know about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.

Post us about what your doctor advises.

Regards.
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i belive so im using this thing called bio oil,it looks like its working and iv only benn using it for a couple of days so far.however its only like 10 dollars at any pharmacy.
i have the same problem a burn scar like 9 years old.
good luck:)
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