I have darkening of the skin from nostalgia paresthetica on my back. Can an IPL treatment remove the darkening areas?

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Daniel Levy, MD · Answer

Because the underlying trigger for notalgia paresthetica stems from nerves, Botox may help with the discoloration and itch.  There is a study which supports this treatment option:"Weinfeld PK.  Archives of Dermatology 2007 Aug;143(8):980-2.  Successful Treatment of Notalgia Paresthetica with botulinum toxin type A."Good luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

this type of pigmentation rarely responds to IPL but sometimes can respond to tattoo/q switched lasers, fractional laser or radiofrequency, and microsecond Yag or peels.  Best, Dr. Emer.

I have darkening of the skin from nostalgia paresthetica on my back. Can an IPL treatment remove the darkening areas?

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