Why is my scar so much darker than the rest of my skin?

Dark spot scar treatment

• OK. I have searched HIGH and LOW for effective scar fading treatments. Let me give you a little insight on the scar im trying to get rid of... I would say it had to have happened when I was around 14 years old, and tanning for school dances was a "must". I went tanning a few days in a row and started to peel on my lower back. Being the ignorant pre-teen I was, I went back tanning the next day and needless to say, the fresh skin where my back started peeling tanned DARKER than the rest of the skin on my back. For years I have had this ugly scar on my back and I HATE IT. It lowers my self esteem. I don't like wearing anything that might show off the scar I have because I hate explaining to people how I got it. I haven't been in a tanning bed for about 4 years so I don't need you to tell me how bad tanning is for you blah blah because that's not what I want. I need to know if there are any creams, or treatments that are effective in getting rid of this ugly thing. I have tried Palmer's Skin Success and saw NO results whatsoever. I purchased Porcelana today at Walgreens and have yet to use it because I am at work. I was going to buy Dr. Fred Summit skin bleach..but Walgreens didnt have it at the time. I am looking for suggestions for creams, or treatments that actually WORK! I need to get rid of this thing! It's been a burden for way too long. Thank you so much!

• Answer:

  Sounds to me like a dermatologist is the only one who can help. And it'll only cost an appointment to find out what it's going to cost.... and don't be so hard on yourself. A scar gives you character.