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Increased Pigmentation with Inflammation After Fraxel for Melasma
asked 3 years ago by jazzy2011 in cananda
Latest answer by Elizabeth F. Rostan, MD
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I have had about 6 Fraxel treatments for melasma. The last treatments left me with higher pigmentation with inflammation (like a mask around my eyes). The dermatologist is getting me to use Elidel twice a day for 3 weeks(I tried momethasone, but that caused skin thinning). Is this normal? I had my last treatment about 6 weeks ago.
1 answer to Increased Pigmentation with Inflammation After Fraxel for Melasma
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Hyperpigmentation after laser will fade
Hyperpigmentation after any laser treatment is typically secondary to inflammation and thus is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or PIH.
PIH is more common in darker skin types and sometimes is an expected outcome after laser treatment. In my experience, PIH almost always goes away with time and I have found it to be very treatable. Treatments include sun protection, topical anti-inflammatory creams (such as the Elidel you are using or topical steroids like the momethasone),...
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Elizabeth F. Rostan, MD
Charlotte Dermatologist
Charlotte Dermatologist