skin stain

Hi Doctor,

when i was about four years old i was playing with this marking ink bottle and i dropped all of it on my leg (thigh).
I am now 22 years old and i still have a big part of my right thigh covered with the stain of the ink... would i have to undergo some surgery to get this stain removed? please help as it looks v ugly with the stain...
thanks

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

The stain appeared to be likely absorbed by the skin much like a tattoo. I would suggest that you have this assessed by a dermatologist or a cosmetic surgeon so that the right management be given you. At this point, laser therapy may be able to help however, this may be expensive and requires several sessions for good outcomes.

An experienced and competent cosmetic surgeon may be able to give you good advice on this.
Just avoid applying any lotions or creams on the area as these may not be of help rather they may only further irritate the skin.