Do over-the-counter scar lightening topicals ever work to lighten a circumcision scar? After 16 years of being there, would the scar even be able to lighten? If so, can anyone recommend any products that may lighten a circ scar? I'm not looking to make it disappear completely; that would be impossible. I'm just looking for some improvement. Thanks in advance.
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Circumcision Scar
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Skin lightening creams don't work very well, but to the extent that they work, they do it by reducing melanin, so I think there's some chance they may make some difference.
However, the skin on your shaft is particularly sensitive. It would be important to do a small trial first, in case you get a bad reaction to it.
Is it worth worrying about? But let us know how it goes if you do try it.