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After Doing Fractional Laser I Got a Two Black Spots Out of Burns. How Can I Get Rid of It? I already Tried A Chemical Peel
No improvement after fractional laser for my pitted acne scars but i got 2 black spots out of burns(laser beam).My doctor told if i do a chemical peel it will go away after doing the peel no improvement.please help me.not a severe burn but how to fade the black spot?help me.the black spot is above my upper lips
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priani
in Dublin, OH
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Burns with fractional laser treatment
How long has it been since you had your treatment and what is your skin tone?
Hydroquinone and topical steroids may help with your darkened spots. Also, you should definitely avoid any sun exposure.
As far as not seeing improvement with acne scars, it may take a few months before you see any improvement depending on what type of laser and settings were used. Also, with acne scars, a second treatment is frequently recommended depending on the depth of the scars. I use a fractionated...
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Hyperpigmentation after fractional laser treatment
Hyperpigmentation can be a potential side effect of fractional laser resurfacing. I recommend strict avoidance of sun exposure as well as the use of a hydroquinone and a broad spectrum sunscreen for one month before and one month after the procedure.
Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation usually happens when there is a break in the dermoepidermal junction and the melanin drops down into the dermis. From there it is not easy to make it go away.
Once the hyperpigmentation has...
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