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Aloe vera after RF microneedling. How can I make this go away?

skinsinMay 26, 2017
I had my first rf microneedling on 22nd. Since the redness wasn't going away too quickly, I applied some natural aloe vera gel (directly from the leaf) to a small part of the treated area. Now that particular area has a yellow stain on it. How can I make this go away? Normal washing hasn't helped

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Dr. Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended
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Answered on May 29, 2017
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Beth Santmyire-Rosenberger, MD

I recommend waiting 2 weeks or until all redness and peeling have resolved.  Most  microneedling procedures have specific post care instructions.  Follow those instructions for 2 weeks then resume your regular skin care regimen.

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Dark scars can be problematic as they can be visible far longer than one might expect. The fundamental problem with dark scars is a process known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in which the pigment cells near the scar are stimulated. In clinical practice, we always begin with application...

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