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Are Shingles Scars Permanent Or Can They Be Removed?
Hello, I am a 65 year old afro American woman I had shingles of the face and eye area. The eye is find, the shingles blister are gone but I was left with 2 tone skin. The side without the shingles no problem the side affected by the shilgles is several shades darker. Is this permanent?I have not been able to get answers. Thank you
Thu, 9 Aug 2018
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You seem to have post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). I advice you to protect your skin from sun. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen, throughout the day. At night you may use a skin lightening cream e.g Kojic acid based cream or Hydroquinone based cream on PIH.
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You seem to have post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). I advice you to protect your skin from sun. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen, throughout the day. At night you may use a skin lightening cream e.g Kojic acid based cream or Hydroquinone based cream on PIH.
Regards.
Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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