What Fitzpatrick Skin Type may I be? Fitzpatrick Skin Type 4, 5, or 6? And am I able to get laser skin treatments?

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I have gotten a little darker now that it is closer to summer. I also have problems with scars from a skin condition called prurigo nodularis. Can I get laser skin treatments to remove the scars and what kind would be best? I also need to know what my Fitzpatrick Skin Type might be, based on the photos? Fitzpatrick Skin Type 4, 5, or 6? What Fitzpatrick Skin Type Am I Most Closet Too, Fitzpatrick Skin Type 4, 5, or 6?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I would be very careful there are only a select number of lasers like aerolase, morpheus/fractora, and clear and brilliant that can be used.  you should be doing at home peels like enlighten, enlighten post care, faith products, restorsea products, and LED red light with dermarolling for great skin.  See link to emeragecosmetics.com where we do free skincare consults daily.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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