I have scars all over my legs and it is very embarrassing to the point where I don't show my legs at all. I have purchased all sorts of fade creams, but none have had satisfying results. I also have dark areas on my face that give my beauty the backseat. Being a light brown skinned lady with all these scars is not good. Please help.
By so delicate from Houston, TX
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Apply sour lemon cream on your face. Do not rinse this mask off completely; gently wipe off with a soft tissue and top it up with a moisturizer. Lemon juice is a tried and tested remedy for treating freckles. Apply lemon juice with your fingers on the affected area; lemon juice bleaches the dark spots. This should help your spots, good luck.
I quit wearing any type of skirt/dress unless it is ankle length. Several years ago I had a horrible problem with edema and the lower part of my legs swelled so much that now that part of my legs is a really dark red. I wear long pants most of the time. I learned to live with it, and anybody male or female, friends or family that truly loves you should be able to deal with your scars. My complexion isn't real good, but it has been several years since I have been able to see well enough to apply anything other than lipstick, because I need my glasses to see well enough to do anything like makeup.
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I need help quickly; I've got something wrong with my skin and I don't know what it is. On my forehead I've got skin that's dark and it's like it's fake skin or something. Underneath I can see my normal skin. This discolored skin is on my hand, too. I peeled it a bit once, but it kind of hurt that's when I saw the natural skin. It looks really stupid because my face is kind of fair and then dark on top. Anyone know what this is or what I can do to get rid of it?
Anonymous
Here is a link that might help you identify if this is what you have. In any case, I wouldn't pick at the spots. If you can, go see a dermotologist or doctor to get it checked out.
Susan from ThriftyFun (03/30/2005)
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Do you take birth control pills? Sometimes that will turn your skin dark when you go out in the sun. (03/31/2005)
It is difficult enough for a doctor to distinguish some skin conditions from others with a simple visual examination. There is no way anyone can advise you on a subject such as this over the internet. Don't be silly, see a doctor.
Regards.
Jo (04/05/2005)
By Jo Bodey
I've been using a soap called SW+SS for treating the same problem, and I am very happy with it. You can look here for more info:theswisscare.com
Hope that helps. (12/02/2007)
By Nikita
You're "not" being silly asking. Sever years ago after getting a pedicure I got a really bad rash that lasted about 3 months on both my legs below the knees. I didn't have insurance at the time so went to a family doctor 3 visits instead of a dermatologist. She said she didn't think it was from the pedicure, but it was obvious she didn't know what it was.
I'm not suggesting you use this for your condition and not saying stay away from the doctor. Just saying sometimes you can learn a lot from others other than doctors. I'm nearly 69 years old and have learned they don't always have the answers. I'm in good health, no meds and have learned to listen to my gut and intuition along with research. I'd go to Medline.com or Mayoclinic.com; these are reputable sites. Don't know how old you are, but are you sure they're not age spots? I get them on my arms and a few on my face. The ones on my arms get dry and I can peel off the skin if I'm not religious about moisturizing them. I've seen a dermatologist for these and it's nothing serious just genetic. (10/22/2009)
By Betty
