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Suggest Treatment To Lighten The Scars Due To Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

Posted on Fri, 2 Nov 2018

Question: Hello doctor,my 4 year old son had hfmd last november.. the scars have still not gone.. is there any cream for it?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Kindly upload images.

Detailed Answer:

Hello!

I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.

Perhaps your son has post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to guide you better.

Awaiting your response.

Regards,

Dr. Kakkar
Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 hours later)

I have attached some images

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:

Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation

Detailed Answer:

Hello again!

Thank you for the images.

He has residual hyperpigmentation.

I suggest you to use a topical Glycolic acid and/or Kojic acid based cream e.g Demelan cream, twice daily or Glyaha HQ cream, twice daily.

These are prescription medications and I advice you to kindly talk to your local practitioner for a prescription of the same.

Hope I have answered your question.

Regards,

Dr. Kakkar
Dermatologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar