I have lines on my body where I applied a hot water bottle?

Question

Hello, for a few weeks I have had lines darker than my skin that have appeared on my lower abdomen. I think this is due to the frequent use of my hot water bottle that I apply to this area. I stopped using the hot water bottle 1 week ago, but I was wondering how to treat these marks on my skin because they do not fade.

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Good morning, ma'am, If these marks are secondary to the hot water bottle, I suggest applying a fragrance-free moisturizer such as Base Glaxal, Cerave, Cutibase or Aveeno, among others, at least 3 times a day. Use a fragrance-free soap such as Dove, avoid using hot water in the shower, and avoid rubbing the skin to dry it, instead, lightly tap it to leave a thin layer of moisture and apply the moisturizer quickly after getting out of the shower. The skin needs several weeks to mature I hope this has been helpful to you, so please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions! Tom Samaha, pharmacist