Will microdermabrasion work for actinic keratosis and seborrheic keratosis?

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And what options are best for Asian skin to minimize risk of hyper/hypopigmentation?

Mark Murphy, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. While microdermabrasion can help your skin conditions, depending on the severity of the issue, there are other treatments that may work better - chemical peels, laser treatments, etc. I recommend that you schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist who can examine you and give you advice on what will give you the best possible result. In some cases, peels or laser treatments can cause discoloration and uneven pigment in Asian skin, so it is important that you consult with someone knowledgeable about ALL skin types. Good luck!

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! Microdermabrasion will improve the appearance of sun damage by exfoliating the top layer of the epidermis. It is not the most effective or efficient method however. Depending on the severity of your sun damage you have options ranging from aggressive skin care products (Obagi NuDerm) to fully ablative laser resurfacing(Erbium laser Peels). For your average run of the mill sun damage with minimal wrinkling, we recommended a combination of a TCA peel followed by good quality skin care. This will give you the biggest bang for your buck as well as restoring the healthy glow of the skin. As far as the colorless nevi that you mentioned, as long as they have been determined not to be suspicious in nature they can be easily removed by shave excisions. This is a procedure that shaves the mole to the surface of the skin. It takes about 7 days to heal and typically does not leave a scar. Best of luck!

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