2 days prior to treatment, I jogged 30 minutes, midday w/o sunscreen. (winter here, no bright sun, overcast, and cold),. After the procedure, the doc did not put sunscreen on my face, and I was in the sun unprotected for 10 minutes (no sun, cloudy cold day) and then in car for 20 min? Then, was careful to stay in doors for 5 days. On 5th day I had to drive for 30 minutes each way and sun was shining. I was in car, and in/out of buildings. w/o sunscreen. Will I have hyperpigmentation damage?
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February 3, 2017
Answer: Hyperpigmentation After Laser and Sun Exposure
We have seen great results using the Candela GentleMax Yag laser and as a few others mentioned below, it is critical to choose the right laser for your skin type to avoid doing more harm than good. Unfortunately, those with lighter skin and darker hair will generally have the most success wit...
In my practice, I try to stay away from these combination regimens, as cortisones are non-selective inhibitors of melanocytes. I would recommend my patients to start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for the pigmentation.
I would start with an intense skin rejuvenation protocol for age spots that i...
Its difficult to tell from your picture but it sounds like post inflammatory hypopigmentation. Darker shades of skin are more susceptible to this. In most cases it does eventually resolve. it may also be Vitiligo which can be indiced in susceptible individuals after any kind of trauma -...