Hello,

Thanks for your query

The treatment of scars and the achievement of optimum results depend on the nature of scars with regards to :
1) Patient factors: age, skin color, etc.
2) Duration of scars
3) Cause ( pertaining to the depth of the scars)

There are several methods ranging from topical agents, surgical methods and cosmetic procedures.
In general the older is a scar , more difficult is it to be treated.

To know what method will be helpful in your case , kindly upload a few pictures of the scars you would want to treat (in good resolution). You can send them to YYYY@YYYY with Subject as 'ATTN DR.TANUSHREE BISWAS'.
Please mention the reason for formation of the scars if known.

I will be eager to answer your follow-up queries.

Best wishes,
DR.TANUSHREE BISWAS

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Hello,

Thanks for following up.

I have gone through the uploaded pictures.
You have what is known as Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation due to a previous dermatological problem.

You can try the following to make the scars look lighter:
1) Application of topical cream containing Hydroquinone (2%), Retinoic acid and steroid for 1-2 months at night.
2) Kojic acid creams once-twice daily.
3) Strict sun protection using sun screens with broad spectrum coverage.

Orally, you may have Vitamin C (1000mg) daily or an anti-oxidant to help lighten better.

The skin above and around the scars look very dry, hence I would advise you to apply a good moisturizer and hydrate it well before starting on a therapy.

Since these scars are quite old, the treatments take a few months to show any change.

Chemical Peels and Laser treatments can be done under a Dermatologist’s guidance for a faster and better response.

It will be helpful if you visit your dermatologist to start on the above.

Hope I have answered your query. If you do not have any further clarifications, you may close this and rate the answer.

Wishing you good health,
DR.TANUSHREE BISWAS

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