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Is There Anyway To Get Rid Of Wound Scars?

hi Doctor, i have two scars on my legs. I try to make them invisible but no product works for me. I want to know if there is anyway to get rid of a wound scar hi Doctor, is there anyway to get rid of a wound scar
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
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Hi 

Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum 

You have many post inflammatory and post trauma scars over your legs . 
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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Is There Anyway To Get Rid Of Wound Scars?

Hi  Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum  You have many post inflammatory and post trauma scars over your legs .  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