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How To Get Rid Of Brown Marks?

Hi need help I was on orataine tablets and my doctor did not advice me while I was on da pill not to wax and I did it burnt my skin badly left a redvoicdish brown mark for at least 3 weeks the redness is gone but it left my skin with a light brown mark what can I use 2 get rid of the marks
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Hello,
The brown spots left after waxing is nothing but post-inflammatory hyperpigmetation.
Consider applying hydrocortisone cream twice a day for few weeks.
I am sure this will take care of your issue.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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How To Get Rid Of Brown Marks?

Hello, The brown spots left after waxing is nothing but post-inflammatory hyperpigmetation. Consider applying hydrocortisone cream twice a day for few weeks. I am sure this will take care of your issue. Thanks Dr Hardik Pitroda