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Seborrheic dermatitis and PIH after TCA Peel?

rameshkumarchendurMay 31, 2016
I'm indian with dark skin I have seborrheic dermatitis on my nose bridge and near to that. Last year August month I have undergone TCA chemical peel after that I have developed pih. Could anyone suggest me permanent solution for pih. Does peels benefit to pih or laser.

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