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Suggest Treatment For Scars Near Genitals?
Question: Scarring on bikini area most likely from shaving with a razor at young age . No longer shave currently wax. How can i either rid the scars or lighten them to match my bikini area skin tone rather then as dark circles
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From the description you have provided,it looks like you have developed pigmentation in the groin region .
But I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please to if you are currently applying any medicines over the area .
Any itching ?
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From the description you have provided,it looks like you have developed pigmentation in the groin region .
But I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please to if you are currently applying any medicines over the area .
Any itching ?
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello thank you for replying . There is only mild itching when the hair along the bikini line begins to grow back . I currently use an after shave gel for the bikini area after remove hair to prevent excess rZor bumps but no medication for the scarring. I will upload a picture of the area as well as the medication. Thank you for yor assistance ! I would love to know how to better care for the area and evwn the skin tone.u
Brief Answer:
Lightening agent required
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
You can continue to use the after razor gel.
However ,to improve the skin color ,you can start application of a lightening agent like kojic acid cream over the area twice daily .
It will help in skin lightening and improving the skin texture and tone.
Dr Geetika Paul
Lightening agent required
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
You can continue to use the after razor gel.
However ,to improve the skin color ,you can start application of a lightening agent like kojic acid cream over the area twice daily .
It will help in skin lightening and improving the skin texture and tone.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.
Brief Answer:
Take treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have seen the attached picture.
Kindly start the treatment as advised.
You can ask in case you have any other query .
Dr Geetika Paul
Take treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have seen the attached picture.
Kindly start the treatment as advised.
You can ask in case you have any other query .
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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