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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD answers: Does Pixel treat leg scars and keloids?

Does Pixel treat leg scars and keloids?


Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
6 months ago
By Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD - Virginia Beach Dermatologist

 The Pixel which is a fractionated Erbium laser would not be effective for keloids. Lasers such as CO2 and pulsed dye, have been shown to be effective.

If you have failed more conservative (and probably at least as effective) treatment such as steroid injections, cryotherapy, 5- FU, intralesional Bleomycin, you might look into lasers as an option. 

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