A 38-year-old member asked:
What causes discoloraton within a scar?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Sireanswered
Dermatology 55 years experience
Pigment or blood: Brown discoloration is usually pigment, but can be hemosiderin from bleeding if there has been trauma, part of the healing process induces blood vessels to grow into the healing area. If it is pigment recurring after a mole you should have it evaluated by your dermatologist.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Lara Devgananswered
15 years experience
Hyperpigmentation: Scars mature and can continue to improve for up to a year. They are sun-sensitive and may become hyperpigmented with sun exposure. The best way to treat a scar depends on the scar. Options include silicone gel, silicone sheeting, use of filler (for spot or crater-like scars), laser therapy, hydroquinone, dermabrasion, or kenalog (triamcinolone) injection, or surgical scar revision. See your plastic surgeon.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Apr 13, 2015
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.