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Burn marks
I got burnt in August 2016. The wounds are healed but the white and black burn marks are still there. Is it possible to regain the normal skin back?
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Dr. Rashmi Shinde
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Greetings! Once the wounds are healed , the pigmentation of the skin tends to lighten over a period of time. There are certain creams and procedures that can be done according to the type of scars and pigmentation which do help in accelerating this process.
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Kindly consult a dermatologist for proper evaluation and treatment.
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It is important to understand that there will be few marks that might still be visible even after the best of treatments.
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