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Suggest Treatment For Skin Discoloration Around Genital Warts
Posted on
Thu, 11 Sep 2014
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Thu, 11 Sep 2014
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Wed, 8 Oct 2014
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Question : i was recently treated for genital warts with an acid...the skin surrounding the treated area has darkened and is near black in colornearly three times the size of the target area. will this dissipate??
here is no irritation and the darkened skin is smooth
here is no irritation and the darkened skin is smooth
Brief Answer:
due to inflammatory response
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The discoloration is part of the inflammatory response that occurs in response to any type of injury to the skin and underlying tissues.
It will resolve in time but it can take weeks to months to do so. In many cases, it may not completely return to normal but should be a close approximation to it.
The use of a mild steroid cream such as hydrocortisone may help to speed up the process. This is available over the counter. Only a very small amount should be used and for a 1 week to 2 week period.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
due to inflammatory response
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The discoloration is part of the inflammatory response that occurs in response to any type of injury to the skin and underlying tissues.
It will resolve in time but it can take weeks to months to do so. In many cases, it may not completely return to normal but should be a close approximation to it.
The use of a mild steroid cream such as hydrocortisone may help to speed up the process. This is available over the counter. Only a very small amount should be used and for a 1 week to 2 week period.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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