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Having Scars On Forehead And A Dark Abrasion Scar. Using Propolis Bee. Can I Use Placentrex Gel. Suggest Effective Remedies.

I'm a 26 yr old male with a pearly fair complexion. However, recently 2 scars on my forehead have changed the way I look and are marring my otherwise handsome features! The first scar on the side of my forehead was caused by an insect bite and it has lightened somewhat, though still pretty visible. However, jst about a month back I got a bad abrasion scar on the center of my forehead as my head accidentally grazed against a taut coconut rope in the garden. It didn't bruise and there was hardly any bleeding, but, the skin has gotten almost scorched and signed and it has left an awful looking dark abrasion scar. I've tried Mederma, but, instead of helping lighten d scars it actually made them redder. So, I've stopped Mederma. I've been applying a Propolis bee concentrate which seemed to have somewhat lightened the insect scar,but, nothing seems to work on the abrasion scar. I've also been applying pure lemon juice on the scar areas. I've considered getting Bio Oil,but, it isn't available in India. I would like to know if Placentrex gel would work in at least removing the redness/darkness and/or any other effective remedies you may suggest. Thank you for your advise in advance!
Wed, 15 May 2013
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Hi thanks for writing here.It seems you have got post inflamatory hyperpigmentation.Start applying a cream contaning kojic acid and vitamin c at night.You can apply a mild steroid like desowen which will help in faster resolution of scar.Use it for 2 weeks only.Sun protection is must.You can apply a sunscreen ,but physical protection like wearing caps,covering forehead etc is more important.Take antaoxidants for 2 to 3 months.This will help you in recoering your problem.Placentrex gel is used for healing of wounds and in white patches like leukoderma.Do stop all other remedies .You can concert a dermatologist and go for many cosmetic procedures like chemical peel which will yeild better results.Take care.
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Having Scars On Forehead And A Dark Abrasion Scar. Using Propolis Bee. Can I Use Placentrex Gel. Suggest Effective Remedies.

Hi thanks for writing here.It seems you have got post inflamatory hyperpigmentation.Start applying a cream contaning kojic acid and vitamin c at night.You can apply a mild steroid like desowen which will help in faster resolution of scar.Use it for 2 weeks only.Sun protection is must.You can apply a sunscreen ,but physical protection like wearing caps,covering forehead etc is more important.Take antaoxidants for 2 to 3 months.This will help you in recoering your problem.Placentrex gel is used for healing of wounds and in white patches like leukoderma.Do stop all other remedies .You can concert a dermatologist and go for many cosmetic procedures like chemical peel which will yeild better results.Take care.