Hyperpigmented Area Red After Hydroquinone Application

I was burnt around the mouth area about half a year ago. I was given a hydroquinone cream by my aesthetician. She said it might help with the...

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How Can I Reduce Facial Brown Spots?

I have a problem. My patient had a several milia on her face. I tried to peel it by 15% salysilic acid. 2 weeks after she came again with several...

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How to Treat Hyperpigmentation After KTP Laser Treatment?

I had a KTP Laser Treatment 10 weeks prior which has left some post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, red, scratch-like depressions where I blistered (...

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Is PIH from Fraxel CO2 Laser Permanent?

Can someone please tell me the truth about post inflammatory hyperpigmentation? I had fraxel co2 laser 12 months ago and still have PIH. Topical...

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Dark Spots on Legs - Cause and Treatment?

I have dark discolorations/spot on my legs. i went to a dermatologist and he said i can't do laser spot removal on my legs because of my...

Hyperpigmentation Not Going Away After 14 Months of Treatment

This has been an emotional roller coaster for me. At first I was very hopeful, but now after trying everything possible I feel so hopeless. I know why...

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Treatment for Hyperpigmentation Due to Obagi Blue Peel?

I am African American female. I used a trusted plastic surgeon to give me an Obagi Blue Peel. It discolored my skin (hyperpigmentation). I really...

How to Safely Eliminate Hyperpigmentation Between Inner Thigh & Vaginal Area for Bikini

I am an African American women in excellent health and shape Can anyone recommend safe products or treatments to lighten or quickly eliminate...

Is Hyperpigmentation Permanent After Cryosurgery?

I had some brown spots on my cheeks and after my dermatologist applied Nitrogen it looks now like a dark patches will this go away on its own or what...

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How Long Will It Take for Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation to Fade Without Treatment?

I have post inflammatory hyperpigmentation following laser treatment for stretch marks. I am very reluctant to use a hydroquinone cream because of the...

Best Treatment for Facial Burn Caused by Bleach?

My sister has done something very stupid and used bleach to remove brown skin damage on her face. This was only a few days ago and she's had...

Hydroquinone Worsened Hyperpigmentation Above Upper Lip

I had microdermabrasion done last year & less than 8 hours later I bleached my upper lip with hair cream bleach for sensitive skin. Two months...

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Hyperpigmentation from Laser Burns

I went in for Photorejuvenation with ipl on 4th of jan this year i got second degree burns and now after a month my skin is all pathy and...

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Long-lasting Redness After Facial Dermatofibroma Excision?

I had a dermatofibroma removed from my forehead 8 months ago. The scar itself has healed satisfactorily, but I am unhappy about the redness...

Could This Be Dead Skin or Something More Serious?

I have a strange discoloration over the entire part of my face, and have dealt with this problem for sometime now. I am not sure what it is or what...

Can Sun Exposure While on Tretinoin Cause Permanent Hyperpigmentation?

Hello, 9 months ago I had a full day of unprotected sun exposure while on Tretinoin 0.05%. I'm afraid I became permanently hyperpigmented since...

Hyperpigmentation Treatment and Pregnancy

I have been diagnosed with hyperpigmentation due to sun damage under my eyes. I have been using Mela-D topical cream for 1 month with some success. I...

Discontinue Hydroquinone Use if Redness Occurs?

Use 4% hydroquinone on post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, caused by acne, has caused redness significantly more noticeable than the original marks....

Dermamelan Cream with Roaccutane

I have develped hyper-pigmentaiton in my body after wrong fractional laser procedure done on my back. Doctor prescribed Dermamelan cream claimeding...

How Can I Remove a Dark Spot from my Lower Legs?

I got a wound on my lower legs with a cutlass while working at the farm, since i was a 15years old, though i have not done anything to it except sport...

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I Had Q-switch Laser Done While Tan and Now Have Hyperpigmentation.How Do I Get Rid of It?

I went to Florida 4 weeks prior to my treatment but still had a healthy glow tan (not dark) when I had the treatment one week ago. Now I look worse...

Treatment for Hyperpigmentation from Benzodioxide?

I had little acne mark. A doctor gave me Benzodioxide (spelling?) which severly burned my face and left me with dark brown to black patches all over...

Tried Multiple Procedures for Hyperpigmentation - What Now?

I have been receiving IPL Photofacial for approximately 8 months along with microderm and chemical peels. I also use Retinol drops and Glycolic pads....

Is There Hope for a Dark Skinned Girl with Hyperpigmentation?

I recently went to a dermatologist who specialized in "ethnic skin care". When I showed her my patchy hyperpigmentation/discolored skin she...

Can This Dark Mark on my Neck Be Removed Easily?

I am 21 and around the age of 14 this mark appeared on my neck. i have recieved loads of grief over it and everyone is so rude and ask why i let...

Discolored Patches All Over Body - What Do I Have?

Hello! Discolored patches not really white under the right armpit, near the elbow, penis, a light patch around a mole on my right shoulder, on my...

Will a Progesterone Only Pill Increase Risk of Skin Pigmentation

I was put on a pill with both hormones in and it has affected my skin with skin pigmentation all over my cheeks, the Dr took me off that pill and put...

Hyperpigmentation. Is It Permanent?

I am asian with wheatish complexion. Had fraxel lasers for minor scars on my hand. First 2 sittings didnt make much of a difference. After the 3rd one...

How to Fix with Hyperpigmentation?

I had a treatment done with lasers on September 11th 2010. I have been going to a technician for 4 years and she moved so I went to a different one...

20% AHA Lotion Caused Hyperpigmentation

I've been using 20% AHA lotion all over my body to treat my KP and it's been working great with no adverse side affects. I recently decided to...

Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation from Lipo Punctures

I have very fair skin. I had lipo over a year ago, and again 4 months ago. My surgeon says the puncture marks are not scars, but hyperpigmentation....

Possible Treatment for Hyperpigmentation on the Body Resulting from a Past Case of Folliculitis?

I regularly receive laser hair removal which has kept my folliculitus under control! I would just like to know what my possible treatment options are...

Darkened Eyelid After Removing Chalazion, Options to Address this?

I had a chalazion and got it removed recently.. but i find that my eye lid has become dark.. i dont know if it was due to hot fomentations i gave or...

About my Hypgigmentation

Here’s my situation: My ethnicity - I am female of Cuban and Lebanese decent. My Problem is I have developed Hyperpigmentation over my lip, chin...

Been Using 4% Bleaching Cream for Hyperpigmentation but it Doesn't Work, Is there a Stronger Dose I can Use?

I have been prescribed 4% bleaching cream off and on for years for hyperpigmentation by a dermatologist. This strength has never worked but I am...

What is the Best Peel for my Skin Type? I Am Pakistani With Hyperpigmentation (photo)

I've struggled w/ hyperpigmentation and feel a peel would be good for dark spots on my face.My ethnicity is Pakistani, so I have "olive"...

Elctrocautery on Pseudofolliculitis Lesions: How to Get Rid Hyperpogmentation Scars?

Some Pseudofolliculitis lesions appears on my neck while I was using "Isotretinoin" for acne. Dermatologist performed...

Male, Developed Sudden Hyperpigmentation at Age 35, Looks like Melasma; What Are My Options? (photo)

At age 35 I developed sudden hyper pigmentation (HP) on my fronthead and cheeks. It's symmetrical and looks like melasma. I was prescribed a...

I'm having some hyper-pigmentation because of the tretinoin. What should I do?

I'm having some hyper-pigmentation because of the tretinoin. What should I do. Should I stop applying, wait for it to go away and being again or...

How Can I Remove Hyper-Pigmentation on Areas of Face Treated with Cortisone Injections?

A plastic surgeon injected four different parts of my face with Cortisone to address swelling. I received about 4- 5 injections on each area. Since...