What Can I Do To Clear Black Spots And Hyperpigmented Scars?

by Uty
(Nigeria)

What Can I Do To Clear Black Spots And Hyperpigmented Scars?

Question:

Hi I'm an African lady and since I was little had a lot of bites from sand flies and mosquitoes,these later resulted in wounds which healed and left off black spots and hyperpigmented scars which alternate on my skin in no particular matter especially on my hands,thighs and legs. Luckily my face is spared.

I've used a variety of products all to no avail. I'm no more where I'm exposed to these bites so I no longer I've these wounds unless I get hurt by something else like bruises or anything that tears my skin.

What can I do to fade these spots and scars? Thank you.


Camille's Answer

Hi Uty. I can totally relate to your issues with the skin spots and wanting to get rid of them.

The truth is that the only thing that will completely get rid of your dark spots is lots of exfoliation and time.

The dark spots are caused by batches of melanin bring activated when your skin gets, cut, bruised, or irritated by an allergen.

Of course you could try and "bleach" this color out of your skin but skin bleaching is usually not effective and it can damage your skin permanently.

Focus instead on exfoliating your skin with body scrubs, dry brushing and possibly a series of skin peels.

If you keep doing this while at the same time keeping your skin away from anything harmful and you'll see a big improvement in the color, texture and even tone.