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How To Treat Scar On Thigh Caused Due To Hot Water Spill?

Hello,I had a hot water spill on my upper thigh about a month ago. The affected area turned into red and eventually it became became dark (black almost). I am applying moisturizing lotions and using Vitamin E oil to sooth the affected area. Is there any solution to get rid of dark skin on the affected area ?
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Hyper-pigmentation and altered pigmentation is a usual sequelae of burn injury.
It is not possible to remove the hyper-pigmentation with moisturizing lotion or vitamin E.
Cosmetic treatment is required to get rid of the hyper-pigmentation.
Thus, consult a dermatologist for the cosmetic treatment of scar and its hyper-pigmentation.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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How To Treat Scar On Thigh Caused Due To Hot Water Spill?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Hyper-pigmentation and altered pigmentation is a usual sequelae of burn injury. It is not possible to remove the hyper-pigmentation with moisturizing lotion or vitamin E. Cosmetic treatment is required to get rid of the hyper-pigmentation. Thus, consult a dermatologist for the cosmetic treatment of scar and its hyper-pigmentation. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri