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Scabies Left Dark Spots On Skin. How To Get Rid Of These Spots?

Posted on Mon, 29 Apr 2013

Question: Hello,I had scabies a year ago.It left dark spots on my skin especially my legs.The dark spots just won't go away.I don't know what to use for these spots to go away,they're very stubborn!please help!

Answered by Dr. Sudarshan (37 minutes later)

Hi ,
Thanks for writing in.
The dark spots mentioned by you are called post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.They are indeed very stubborn and difficult to treat condition.
A number of things can be tried-
A mid potent steroid like betamethasone cream once a day
A hydroquinone based cream of 4% concentration at night time daily.
A retinoid cream like Retino A (0.1%)
Azealic acid cream like Aziderm 10% for twice a day.
All these creams have to be used for 1-3 months for visible difference to occur.

Also few clinic based procedures like microdermabrasion and CO2 laser can help a lot.
Hope this helps.
I will be available for follow up.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatology

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudarshan (1 hour later)

Ok thank you,I'll check them out.

Answered by Dr. Sudarshan (28 hours later)

Hi,
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Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar