Basly need recommendations
Hi Reddit readers, this is my first time posting here on Reddit because I really can't deal with the embarrassment of the scars on my legs anymore—which, to be fair, is totally my fault in the first place 🥺
This skin issue started as ingrown hairs on my legs. I was so obsessed with removing them, but afterwards, they turned into small open wounds. They formed scabs, which I picked off, starting the healing process all over again—heal, pick the scab, repeat—until they grew as big as a 1-peso coin. This isn't the only wound I have; I actually have three. One on my arm and two on my legs. The photo attached is of my lower right leg.
I just can't stop myself from picking at the wounds, which I know is very wrong 😭. Also, whenever it tries to heal, the skin gets thicker and turns darker. It isn't painful at all since it's super dry, but my main problem is: how do I get rid of this?
On top of that, whenever I get any kind of wound, it automatically leaves a dark mark afterwards, so I've accumulated a lot of scars over time. It has really destroyed my self-esteem. When I wear shorts, the scars are very noticeable because of their dark color. Sometimes when I go out, I just put concealer over them, but it doesn't really work because the dark hyperpigmentation still bleeds through.
I can't afford to get laser treatments right now because I have a lot of other priorities, but I really hope someone here can help me with my situation. Any recommendations or comments would be a huge help. Thank you so much! 🥺😭