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Seeing white spots and pigmentation on skin - are these permanent? (Photo)

hellothere1531Jul 13, 2022
hi doctors, I'm seeing white dots on my arms and legs, you can only really notice them from up close, but theres a lot of them, and Im sure its from the laser hair removal that I have been getting done. THis is really bothering me as I have no idea, if this is permanent and what exactly causes it? And how can I prevent it, because I really want to keep getting laser hair removal.

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Dr. Christine Eros, MD
Physician, Board Certified in Family Medicine
Answered on Aug 21, 2022
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