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I got burnt from laser on my arm after it peeled. There are white spots. How can I get rid of it? (Photo)

nnahmedAug 22, 2018
So I got laser hair removal and it burnt me, I put a burn ointment on it the they peeled and fell off naturally and now I’m stuck with this white spots on my arm, how can I get rid of it and will it stay?

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Dr. Monika Soni, MD
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Answered on Aug 30, 2018
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