A 18-year-old female asked:
How do i get rid of scars on my legs caused by pimples?
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Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Surgery - Plastics 36 years experience
Discuss with derm/PS: I would schedule a consultation with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon to review some of the treatments and medical options available.
In the meantime cleanse with a mild soap and apply mild antibiotic ointment, avoid sun and tobacco, and don't pick.
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A female asked:
How to get rid of scars around bottom of legs?
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Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Surgery - Plastics 36 years experience
Improve not remove: With various interventions such as scar treatment with silicone gels, sunscreen, avoidance of tobacco use, peel, bleaching agents, microdermabrasion, dermabrasion, laser or ipl treatments, and many more options.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
What causes fluid on your legs and what can you take to get rid of it?
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Dr. Marvin Denanswered
Internal Medicine 47 years experience
Many things: From heat, vein issues to systemic problems like kidney , heart or liver disease. If concerned see your doctor who can help figure out what the cause might be.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
What should be done to get rid of the scars on my legs?
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Dr. Lara Devgananswered
16 years experience
Several ways: 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.
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