How do I treat my stitch marks with skin color difference?

Hi,

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I am totally aware of how annoying it would be for a portion of your skin to be different than the rest of your skin on your face, especially after an injury.

Based on your description and the image provided (removed attachments due to privacy reasons of the patient), it seems that this is a case of post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, which is a condition wherein the skin loses its color temporarily due to either injury or inflammation. Don’t worry, because the skin can recover in due time.

Treatment involves using Tacrolimus 0.03% ointment topically (which is used in eczema), before sleeping, for about one month. This will help to restore color to the area. Apart from that, the area should be protected from exposure to the sun since UV rays can worsen the hypopigmentation. Sunscreen should be applied in the morning and afternoon.

Any harsh cosmetic or laser treatment to this area should be avoided until there is some improvement in the pigmentation. It is quite natural that you feel embarrassed due to this, but with proper treatment and good skincare, I am sure your complexion will become even. You need not worry because this problem tends to resolve itself in time.

I hope this helps you.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me in case you have any other queries.

Thank you.