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Had Burnt Face Using Avon Product. Have Dark Marks On Face. Tried Bleaching Creams. Treatment?

Years ago i burned my face using an avon product. I was very young and ended up using witch hazel and peroxide thinking it would help. It didnt. i have horrible dark marks on my face. i ve been using bleaching creams prescribed by doctors. nothing has helped , what can i do? I ve had these scars for years i really really wish there was somthing i could do
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Hello..
Thanks for your query
To reduce the dark spots on face, you can take the following steps:
1) Use a broad spectrum sunscreen every 4-6 hourly.
2) Apply a cream containing Kojic acid twice daily on the spots
3) Oral Vit C capsules (1000mg) daily

You can opt for chemical peels with your dermatologist for a more effective lightening of the spots.Peels having glycolic acid , trichloroacetic acid can be done for a few sittings to lighten the spots.

hope this is helpful,take care!
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Had Burnt Face Using Avon Product. Have Dark Marks On Face. Tried Bleaching Creams. Treatment?

Hello.. Thanks for your query To reduce the dark spots on face, you can take the following steps: 1) Use a broad spectrum sunscreen every 4-6 hourly. 2) Apply a cream containing Kojic acid twice daily on the spots 3) Oral Vit C capsules (1000mg) daily You can opt for chemical peels with your dermatologist for a more effective lightening of the spots.Peels having glycolic acid , trichloroacetic acid can be done for a few sittings to lighten the spots. hope this is helpful,take care!