black scars on nose and upper lip skin

[arisa786]

i have some blackish scars on the smoother skin of nose,,,it appears after acnes but over three or two yrs b4,,now they bcum permanent looks very odd.i tried many scar creams even i tried ratin-A cream,time by time,but still i hav,,,,
also i have dark circles and apply many creams like" synery eye care "and "fair and lovely" cocumber paste,,,,,,etc....but nothing worked....
plz anyone tell me most effected cream or remedy for these scars and eye circles????

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Yes it is true that microdermabrasion is expensive but laser treatment is much more expensive that that. Regarding the dark eye circles, Dark circles under the eyes can be hereditary and thus if it runs in the family, very little can be done. Vitamin B6 (Niacin) & folic acid deficiency can also lead to this problem and thus can be taken. Some allergens can also give rise to the same and thus need to be avoided. Lack of adequate sleep can also result in dark circles and thus advised to take adequate sleep. Apply cool tea bags, an ice cube wrapped in soft cloth, or cucumber slices to your eyes daily. Apply an eye cream containing vitamin K and retinol. Eat a healthy, balanced diet, take vitamins, and drink plenty of water.

You should also apply almond oil or skin creams containing vit C or K,alpha hydroxyl acids and kinetin.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[arisa786]

hi,
thnx for your reply,,u told me to do microdermabrasion treatment,,but its very expensive and very little area is required to treat how is it possible???is it?
and also u did not tell me the treatment for  black eye circles...
thnx
reply soon

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These sound like post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It is a condition where there is an excess amount of pigment following a disease process that affects the skin.  Without treatment, this usually takes about 6 months to resolve and for the skin color to go back to its normal color.  Topical treatments with acids and chemical peels can be effective but can take a while for the skin to totally revert to its normal color.  Microdermabrasion can also be done, but this might require several sessions.  Skin resurfacing using lasers is also an option.  

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.