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Suggest Remedy For Black Scar On Forehead And Skin Blackening

sir i am aged 44yrs and i suddenly got a black scar on my forehead and now it is almost 8years its not going as well my face becoming black day by day. even if i take photo i am not visible all will come in photo except me i will be seen completely back. can you please suggest me what do i do
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Hi

Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum

You have many pigmented scars over the face.
Topical medications can definitely be of help to you in reducing the pigmentation to some extent, although only after proper treatment, we can know the results

Since these are dark scars, I would advice that you should use a lightening agent like kojic acid and vitamin c combination over the scars.
This is a simple, harmless lightening agent which can be used for as long the blackish pigmentation is there.
Also ,try not to touch the area too much
Use proper sunscreen (spf>26) before going out in the sun so that the lesion doesn't darken any further
Take a diet rich in vitamin C and antioxidants like Citrus fruits and lots of salads
If after all the above measures, the scars tend to persist, then I would advise that you should see a dermatologist as there are various other measures for the treatment of pigmented scars like the use of chemical peels, dermabrasion etc which a dermatologist can decide according to the type of scars.

Hope it helps
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
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Suggest Remedy For Black Scar On Forehead And Skin Blackening

Hi Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum You have many pigmented scars over the face. Topical medications can definitely be of help to you in reducing the pigmentation to some extent, although only after proper treatment, we can know the results Since these are dark scars, I would advice that you should use a lightening agent like kojic acid and vitamin c combination over the scars. This is a simple, harmless lightening agent which can be used for as long the blackish pigmentation is there. Also ,try not to touch the area too much Use proper sunscreen (spf 26) before going out in the sun so that the lesion doesn t darken any further Take a diet rich in vitamin C and antioxidants like Citrus fruits and lots of salads If after all the above measures, the scars tend to persist, then I would advise that you should see a dermatologist as there are various other measures for the treatment of pigmented scars like the use of chemical peels, dermabrasion etc which a dermatologist can decide according to the type of scars. Hope it helps Wishing you speedy recovery Dr Geetika Paul