What Is The Remedy For Scabs Caused Due To Zit?

Posted on Sun, 26 Jan 2014

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Sun, 26 Jan 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hello, I've used ASAP gel for my old zit two months ago and all it did was peeling the area and I still have a scar ( a red area) on the place of the zit. Any suggestions what should I do?

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Wait for the pigmentation to fade over Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query on XXXXXXX Healing and scarring leave some degree of pigmentation. The pigmentation fades over a period of time. Since, the lesion has healed, leave it alone, do not remove the scab (if any) and wait. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal

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Follow up: Dr. Shailja Puri (8 minutes later)

It's been almost 2 months. Don't you think i should a laser?

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Yes, you can go ahead Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome again, The pigmentation has cosmetic significance it is not causing any functional disability. It largely depends on the patient whether he or she wants cosmetic management. Since, you are cosmetically conscious you can consult your dermatologist/ cosmetologist for laser or any other suitable treatment. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj