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How Do I Get Rid of Hyperpigmentation from Derma Roller?
asked 1 year ago by zakikh85 in Pakistan
Latest answer by Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Question viewed 1,604 times
Tags: cheeks, hyperpigmentation
I got dermarolling for very mild acne scarring with 1.5 mm June last year on my whole face and developed hyperpigmentation in two spots on my cheek where the doc was more rigorous. Same thing had happened earlier when I was rigorous on a small spot on my thigh dermarolling with a 1.5 mm for some stretch marks & that went away on its own (took some time def but I don't remember how much) and I did mention this to the doc! I don't go out in the sun a lot n try to wear at least spf 15 when i do.
1 answer to How Do I Get Rid of Hyperpigmentation from Derma Roller?
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Hyper-pigmentation after Derma Roller
Hello and thank you for the question.
Derma rolling skin can cause hyperpigmentation, especially if your skin has a significant amount of pigment (Fitzpatrick Class IV or greater). In general, in people who may be at higher risk for hyper-pigmentation, I will generally place them on a bleaching regimen starting a few weeks before the first treatment and continuing a few months after the last derma roller treatment. This regimen typically contains an admixture of hydroquinone, kojic...
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