Bleached Face, Red Mark Left. Is It Post Inflammatory Hyper Pigmentation? How To Remove Mark?
I got bleach on my face about 3 months ago. the mark left a scab which fell off after about a week and left a red mark in its place. it's faded a bit since then but is still visible apart from my surrounding skin. the curious thing is that it turns darker red if I brush my teeth or bend over, which diminishes after about a minute. it's not raised and is the same as surrounding skin but a different color. Is this Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation or a scar? What do I do I don't want a red mark on my face forever!
Hi, Thanks for writing to us. It seems to be post in flattery hyperpigmentation only. Just use a plain steroid cream like hydrocortisone two times in a day for two weeks, if it does not lighten please consult a dermatologist to assess the lesion and advise treatment accordingly. Scars are usually raised or depressed as its flat so probably its not a scar. Take care
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Bleached Face, Red Mark Left. Is It Post Inflammatory Hyper Pigmentation? How To Remove Mark?
Hi, Thanks for writing to us. It seems to be post in flattery hyperpigmentation only. Just use a plain steroid cream like hydrocortisone two times in a day for two weeks, if it does not lighten please consult a dermatologist to assess the lesion and advise treatment accordingly. Scars are usually raised or depressed as its flat so probably its not a scar. Take care