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Suggest Treatment To Remove Marks Due To Psoriasis

I am suffering from psoriasis. Am on MTX currently. When my psoriasis clears off, i am left with black marks all over my body. I was told it would fade off overtime, but been years and am still having the marks.

Is there any way to have the marks removed????
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum

You have many pigmented scars over the body.
Topical medications can definitely be of help to you in reducing the pigmentation to some extent, although only after proper treatment, we can know the results

Since these are dark scars, I would advice that you should use a lightening agent like kojic acid and vitamin c combination over the scars.
This is a simple, harmless lightening agent which can be used for as long the blackish pigmentation is there..
Also ,try not to touch the area too much
Use proper sunscreen (spf>26) before going out in the sun so that the lesion doesn't darken any further
Take a diet rich in vitamin C and antioxidants like Citrus fruits and lots of salads
If after all the above measures, the scars tend to persist, then I would advise that you should see a dermatologist as there are various other measures for the treatment of pigmented scars like the use of chemical peels, dermabrasion etc which a dermatologist can decide according to the type of scars.

Hope it helps
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
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Suggest Treatment To Remove Marks Due To Psoriasis

Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum You have many pigmented scars over the body. Topical medications can definitely be of help to you in reducing the pigmentation to some extent, although only after proper treatment, we can know the results Since these are dark scars, I would advice that you should use a lightening agent like kojic acid and vitamin c combination over the scars. This is a simple, harmless lightening agent which can be used for as long the blackish pigmentation is there.. Also ,try not to touch the area too much Use proper sunscreen (spf 26) before going out in the sun so that the lesion doesn t darken any further Take a diet rich in vitamin C and antioxidants like Citrus fruits and lots of salads If after all the above measures, the scars tend to persist, then I would advise that you should see a dermatologist as there are various other measures for the treatment of pigmented scars like the use of chemical peels, dermabrasion etc which a dermatologist can decide according to the type of scars. Hope it helps Wishing you speedy recovery Dr Geetika Paul