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How Can Shingles Scar On The Face Be Removed?

Will shingles scar face? Do i involve plastics. Once lesions are dried like now...the skin looks like 1st degree rug burn Will this new pink skin get Olive toned n catch up with the rest of my skin tone?? On on left side of face under eyes n on cheek bone. Devastating stuff.
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Some lesions of shingles can leave some scars. These scars eventually get the skin tone but can get darker for which you must apply sunscreen regularly. Later on you can opt for certain scar reducing skin treatments like dermaroller: where the scars are abraded with tiny needles to induce bleeding which further heal and lessen the scar. You could also try fractional laser for the scars and chemical peels.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Smruti Pevekar
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How Can Shingles Scar On The Face Be Removed?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Some lesions of shingles can leave some scars. These scars eventually get the skin tone but can get darker for which you must apply sunscreen regularly. Later on you can opt for certain scar reducing skin treatments like dermaroller: where the scars are abraded with tiny needles to induce bleeding which further heal and lessen the scar. You could also try fractional laser for the scars and chemical peels. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Smruti Pevekar