I Had Laser Hair Removal over Two Weeks Ago, and my Very Fair Skin Has Turned Pink in the Treated Area?

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Is this hyperpigmentation? How can I help this resolve?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

There could be numerous reasons why the skin is pink, Providing a photo and mentioning what area was treated would be helpful. Pink skin is normal after laser hair removal, theres a good chance this isn't pigmentation. If the area treated was on the face it may be  a combination of broken capillaries/rosacea. Contact your medical provider to evaluate the area and further assist you.

Brian S. Biesman, MD · Answer

Temporary change in skin color after laser-assisted hair removal is common.  It is normal for the skin to become pink in color for a few hours, but this generally resolves quickly.  Persistent pink discoloration of fair colored skin after laser hair removal may represent any number of problems ranging from minor to more significant.  I strongly recommend following up with the physician who oversaw your treatment to explore this further.

Eugene Mandrea, MD (retired) · Answer

I assume you had  hair removal by Alexandrite Laser. If you have very fair skin, you may continue to have  slowly subsiding  pink discoloration for  another week or two.                     It is not and cannot be hyperpigmentation, since you are very fair skinned and cannot produce diffuse pigmentation easily but you can develop freckles. If the pink color persists unchanged for longer than 4-6 weeks, I suggest you see a Dermatologist, to rule out Rosacea or other more serious problems.

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