Suggestions for burn scar on forehead?

[Junebug]

Hi Sarah,

Do you have any suggestions on how I can clear this up? It's been about 4 months since the scabbing came off. How is the prognosis?

Thanks for any help!

                     

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[SarahVaughter]

What caused the injury? Was it a burn? (I am assuming you are referring to the red spot on your forehead)

[Junebug]

Hi Sarah,

Yes, it was a burn.

[SarahVaughter]

You are lucky because your red stain is not a scar. It is just hyperpigmentation. It will disappear by itself but it can take a long time. Wait a month or two and if it is not improving, needle it (just shallow needling, no need to needle deep in this case) with the single needle. Needling will make it temporarily more red (for a day or so) but it will speed up the diminishing of the redness.

[Junebug]

Thank you!