Is There Any Treatment for Hemosiderin Staining?
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Latest answer by E. Victor Ross, MD
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4 answers to Is There Any Treatment for Hemosiderin Staining?
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Laser can work
In some cases where stain is longstanding, Q switched alexandrite laser can be helpful- test spot is helpful before treating larger area
E. Victor Ross, MD
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
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Hemosiderin staining
If the hemosiderin staining is on the lower legs it is very difficult to improve because of the circulation of the skin in this area. Other areas might benefit from vitamin K creams and laser treatment.
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Auriderm May Help
Hemosiderin is an iron-complex which is grabbed up by the macrophages, the scavenger cells of the body. Hemosiderin forms after trauma or hemorrhage as it results from the break down of red blood cells. Hemosiderin causes the yellow-brown pigmentation one sees as a bruise is healing.
Vitamin K oxide as found in Auriderm may help eliminate the hemosiderin deposits. A recent paper by Cohen and Bhatia ( J. Drugs Dermatol. 2009, Nov.) demonstrated that Vitamin K...
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Hemosiderin Treatment
Hemosiderin staining is caused by the deposition of iron pigmentation from red blood cells in the skin and its support cells. There is no effective treatment for hemosiderin staining.
