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Suggest Remedy To Get Rid Of Dark Scars Due To Shaving

Hello, I started shaving at a very young age and now that im older i have embarrassing dark scars all over legs and private area i tried exfoliating and fade cream nothing seems to work is there anything i can do to get rid of them without spending to much money ?
Sat, 28 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have dark scars left by shaving which is due to maintenance of poor hygiene as it is formed due to clogged facial pores that get infected with bacteria. I would suggest you to apply cream rich in Azelaic acid or Kojic acid. Apply on face twice daily. It will lighten pigmentation on skin. You should use medicated sunscreen such as Tancare rich in SPF 30. Apply cotton dipped in tea tree oil to lighten the pigments.You can visit dermatologist once and can go for chemical peeling or micro abrasion if your symptoms not resolving. Take supplements rich in vitamin C.

Hope your concern has been resolved.


Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy To Get Rid Of Dark Scars Due To Shaving

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have dark scars left by shaving which is due to maintenance of poor hygiene as it is formed due to clogged facial pores that get infected with bacteria. I would suggest you to apply cream rich in Azelaic acid or Kojic acid. Apply on face twice daily. It will lighten pigmentation on skin. You should use medicated sunscreen such as Tancare rich in SPF 30. Apply cotton dipped in tea tree oil to lighten the pigments.You can visit dermatologist once and can go for chemical peeling or micro abrasion if your symptoms not resolving. Take supplements rich in vitamin C. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari