Treatments for Red Uneven Skin Tone on Face, or Treatments for Evening out Complexion, Skin Redness
asked 10 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Daniel I. Wasserman, MD
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Tags: redness, blotchy skin, options, sun damage, uneven skin tone
Hello, My whole life I have had more of the "Irish skin tone," aka red and blotchy. I have some freckles but my skin is pretty red, especially when I work out or go in the sun. I also have some areas where the sun has caused almost permanent redness, such as on the tip of my nose. I am tired of having to put foundation on 1 or 2 times a day, what other options do I have to even out my complexion?
1 answer to Treatments for Red Uneven Skin Tone on Face, or Treatments for Evening out Complexion, Skin Redness
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PDL is the standard of care for redness
For what I call perma-red, the pulsed dye laser is the best treatment option. It selectively heats and damages the supeficial blood vessels sparing the neighboring collagen. It is very safe. While there is a risk for scarring, I have only seen scars with this laser in the setting of treatments for birthmarks. It will take several treatments, I tell patients an average of 4. You may expect some bruising and swelling, but it is all short-lived. If you...
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Daniel I. Wasserman, MD
Naples Dermatologic Surgeon
Naples Dermatologic Surgeon