I had an electrolysis 7 months ago, and I'm left with pitting after treatment. Now my skin is back to normal color, but it is still pitted. I don't know what to do to make this go away! I want to get rid of the indentations permanently...is there any possibility that it will resolve on its own? If not, what can I do to remove those indentations?
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June 22, 2016
Answer: Pitting after electrolysis
Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
My recommendation for this type of scar would be either Biafine or Scar Guard.
If the area pigments then I would recommend something with hydoquinone ond/or kojic acid.
It would also be best to return to the physician or pracitioner who performed the electorlysis to evaluate the areas.
Good luck...
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