Shingle Scars

by Vera
(SC, USA)

Can the skin whitening product be used to remove the scars on my arms from shingles. If so, which products should I use.Thanks, Vera.

Answer:

Hi Vera, skin whiteners can fade dark skin spots whether they're caused by trauma (scratch, slight burn, sun tan) or hormones (acne, freckles, age spots, melasma).

The latter is more difficult to lighten and will need more time to show an improvement because it is beyond the epidermis or top layer of our skin, which includes dark shingles-caused scars.

Shingles is viral in nature. Skin lightening can only show an improvement topically or cosmetically, but cannot treat the underlying pigmentation. Depending on the depth of the scar, the lightening effect will only target the topmost skin layer.

Try the whitening cream and see how it works for you. Just make sure the skin is fully healed without any sign of redness or soreness.

Maria