Old Scars; Skin Care Help

[toya0827]

What should I use for these old scars?
- I have 3 small dark iron burn scars that are flat and about a year old, its the same texture as my skin but just darker than my skin. What should I use to tone my skin with the marks. Also I have a year old dog bite mark scar that is small and had ripped my skin of its pigment. What should i use for that.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
For such scars, 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 doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[gost]

i think that is PIH
Post Inflammatory hyperpigmentation
you can use 3% hydroquinone cream for the same only at night for 2 weeks(pea sized amount