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How To Get Rid Of The Black And White Marks On The Skin Due To Fungal Infection?

sir, i had fungal infection a year ago.By itching i got some black and white marks on my skin.i have used antifungal tablets and the infection gone.but those marks are still on my legs and hands.i have used many creams but i got no response.please suggest me how do i get rid of those.
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
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Hi 

Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum 

You have many pigmented scars over the body. 
Topical medications can definitely be of help to you in reducing the pigmentation to some extent, although only after proper treatment, we can know the results 

Since these are dark scars, I would advice that you should use a lightening agent like kojic acid and vitamin c combination over the scars.
This is a simple, harmless lightening agent which can be used for as long the blackish pigmentation is there.. 
Also ,try not to touch the area too much 
Use proper sunscreen (spf>26) before going out in the sun so that the lesion doesn't darken any further 
Take a diet rich in vitamin C and antioxidants like Citrus fruits and lots of salads 
If after all the above measures, the scars tend to persist, then I would advise that you should see a dermatologist as there are various other measures for the treatment of pigmented scars like the use of chemical peels, dermabrasion etc which a dermatologist can decide according to the type of scars.

Hope it helps 
Wishing you speedy recovery 
Dr Geetika Paul 
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How To Get Rid Of The Black And White Marks On The Skin Due To Fungal Infection?

Hi  Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum  You have many pigmented scars over the body.  Topical medications can definitely be of help to you in reducing the pigmentation to some extent, although only after proper treatment, we can know the results  Since these are dark scars, I would advice that you should use a lightening agent like kojic acid and vitamin c combination over the scars. This is a simple, harmless lightening agent which can be used for as long the blackish pigmentation is there..  Also ,try not to touch the area too much  Use proper sunscreen (spf 26) before going out in the sun so that the lesion doesn t darken any further  Take a diet rich in vitamin C and antioxidants like Citrus fruits and lots of salads  If after all the above measures, the scars tend to persist, then I would advise that you should see a dermatologist as there are various other measures for the treatment of pigmented scars like the use of chemical peels, dermabrasion etc which a dermatologist can decide according to the type of scars. Hope it helps  Wishing you speedy recovery  Dr Geetika Paul