I am 22yrs indian female with dark skin, 2days ago I went for photo rejuvenation. Immediately after the treatment my skin started burning and now I have all black burn marks all over my face, but on touch I cant feel any roughness or whatsoever. I have attached a pic of mine. can I get back my normal skin, I am getting engaged within 2months. honest reply how long will it take to heal and what should I do. Applying HHfudic cream(composition:mometasone furate0.1%n fusicic acid 2%) will it get hyperpigmentate
January 8, 2011
Answer: Superficial Burns From Light Therapy Will Result In Hyperpigmentation in Darker Skin Types
You have a very superficial burn with epithelial sloughing. This is particularly prone to occur in someone with your skin pigment and ethnicity. It looks worse than what it is because the darkness of your pigment makes for the 'burned skin look' as the epithelium sheds. It will go on to heal rather quickly BUT there is no doubt you are going to develop some significant hyperpigmentation. Healing will not be the resultant problem but the hyperpigmentation response will be. It is important that you get on a topical agents to control the hyperpigmentation as soon as it heals. This is going to be an issue that will take a lot of time to get under control. Hopefully, your skin pigment will return to normal over the treated areas, but this is not a certainty.
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January 8, 2011
Answer: Superficial Burns From Light Therapy Will Result In Hyperpigmentation in Darker Skin Types
You have a very superficial burn with epithelial sloughing. This is particularly prone to occur in someone with your skin pigment and ethnicity. It looks worse than what it is because the darkness of your pigment makes for the 'burned skin look' as the epithelium sheds. It will go on to heal rather quickly BUT there is no doubt you are going to develop some significant hyperpigmentation. Healing will not be the resultant problem but the hyperpigmentation response will be. It is important that you get on a topical agents to control the hyperpigmentation as soon as it heals. This is going to be an issue that will take a lot of time to get under control. Hopefully, your skin pigment will return to normal over the treated areas, but this is not a certainty.
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Answer: Photo Rejuvenation Laser Burn ?IPL
Thank you for your question. From your photos I would guess that you had an IPL-Intense Pulsed Light Photofacial treatment.
You should see your doctor right away. Gentle soaks and cleansing to remove dead skin is usually recommended.
In my practice I would strongly consider Steroid cream applications to reduce inflammation.
You will likely develop dark patches initially as you heal and in time they may be treated appropriately by an experienced Laser Physician with various topical modalities.
Long term my concern would be hypopigmentation or loss of pigment in the damaged areas.
Consult your doctor for proper reconstructive make up for your wedding.
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Answer: Photo Rejuvenation Laser Burn ?IPL
Thank you for your question. From your photos I would guess that you had an IPL-Intense Pulsed Light Photofacial treatment.
You should see your doctor right away. Gentle soaks and cleansing to remove dead skin is usually recommended.
In my practice I would strongly consider Steroid cream applications to reduce inflammation.
You will likely develop dark patches initially as you heal and in time they may be treated appropriately by an experienced Laser Physician with various topical modalities.
Long term my concern would be hypopigmentation or loss of pigment in the damaged areas.
Consult your doctor for proper reconstructive make up for your wedding.
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