Suggest Treatment For Post Inflammatory Pigmentation Marks On Shin

Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2015

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Fri, 23 Jan 2015 Answered on

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Question : yeah I had a couple cuts on my shin that turned to scabs and then healed. They healed dark almost black spots. Is that normal. its been over a year now

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details

Detailed Answer:
Hi

You seem to have developed post inflammatory inflammation.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
What all are you applying over it .
Is there any associated pain or itching or discomfort?
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.

Dr Geetika Paul

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

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (4 days later)

Hi dr, reports uploaded please suggest

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Skin pigmentation,take treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

I have seen the attached pictures .
You seem to have developed post inflammatory pigmentation.
Such a skin pigmentation is normal after any skin lesion healing and can be aggravated due to touching or scratching.
Apply a skin lightening agent like kojic acid over the affected areas twice daily.
Avoid touching or scratching the area .

Hope it helps

Dr Geetika Paul

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