Will IPL for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation work after peeling with phenol? (photo)

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Hello! I am a girl of 30 years, Caucasian origin. I have sunspots on the skin, and a month ago the doctor made me a peel with phenol with bad results: the sunspots are more noticeable and I developed post inflammatory inflammation in the area of the lower lip after peeling. Now that area is brown. The doctor wants to do IPL treatment, but I am afraid to develop new spots. What can i do to make disappear everything? IPL works?

Matthew Richardson, MD · Answer

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a very difficult problem and is best avoided if at all possible. Once PIH occurs, it can be quite difficult to treat. Generally, taking a step back from all treatments other than topical skin care is the best approach because many skin treatment procedures (lasers, IPL, peels, etc) do have the risk of worsening the hyperpigmentation. Be sure to see an expert who specializes in facial aesthetic procedures.All the best,

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

I agree with dr. Posner. Topical therapy with bleaching creams and mild exfoliants will usually improve post inflammatory pigmentation. Before considering IPL or lasers you must pretreat with bleaching creams to prevent PIH from reoccurring.Good luck!Jeff Rapaport MD FAADRealself All-star

Sergio Verduzco Casillas, MD · Answer

Doing a peel with skin inflammed could cause inflametion a serious problems. first try to get your skin on shape 2 or 5 months after the even a peeling would be an option

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

I would start with skincare will help with PIH in most cases. Triluma Cream which including a hydroquinone, retinoid, and a light steroid should do the trick when combined with good sun protection  and antioxidants.

Jason Pozner, MD · Answer

We see PIH after lasers and deeper peels on a pretty regular basis. First line of treatment is always skin care. It solves the problems most of the time. IPL and other lasers are reserved for recalcitrant cases

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Will IPL for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation work after peeling with phenol? (photo)

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