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Do You Think the White Spots Will Fade Away After Hair Removal? (photo)

asked 5 months ago by Marsi13 in Athens, Greece
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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Tags: hypopigmentation, white spots

Hello, It's been 2 and a half months after I got burn from FPL (fluorescent pulse light) for hair removal (on my first visit). My burns didn't blister and I let the scab to heal. I am currently taking betnovate, jalplast and elidel, for 15 days. I am also using a regenaration ointment, plus I rub the white spots with aloe and ginger. Do you think there is a possibility that the white spots will regiment over time? How long does it usually take to heal?

3 answers to Do You Think the White Spots Will Fade Away After Hair Removal? (photo)

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Laser Hair Removal

Usually a year is needed for this kind of thing to heal. Thank you for your question and good luck with everything.
Vivek Bansal, MD

Danville Plastic Surgeon
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White spots after IPL burn

It is extremely unfortunate that this occurred to your as a result of cosmetic procedure. Hypopigmentation after IPL treatment is rare. This side effect is very frustrating and its resolution is unfortunately unpredictable. Majority of the time, the pigmentation does even out but it may take some time. For some people it is months and others, years. For now, your topical treatment is fine. You may want to consider discussing your treatment options with your laser... more
Marianna Blyumin-Karasik, MD

Miami Dermatologist

minarsdermatology.com

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White bars after laser hair removal

I am very sorry this happened. Over time, and I mean most likely years, your skin will even out a bit - it's very important you wear sunscreen and stay out of the sun as much as possible though! But in all honesty, your skin will not repigment and you will have many of these white bars forever. You could undergo IPL to lessen some of the other coloring around the white bars and to blend it better, but there is no way to repigment skin. It's kind of like with vitiligo, you can't... more
F. Victor Rueckl, MD

Las Vegas Dermatologist

www.lakesdermatology.com

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