Face, neck and arms multiple shades darker than rest of body. Can chemical peel help? (Photo)

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Hi, my face, neck and arms are multiple shades darker than the rest of my body. I thought staying inside with extremely minimal sun exposure would help evening out my skin tone but 3 years in the pandemic, 99% being inside with no sun exposure at all and still with very uneven skin tone. I really want to even out my skin. Is there a way to successfully do it? Would chemical peels help? If so, what peels would you recommend, if not, what treatment could possibly help?

Edwin F. Williams, III, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Chemical peels may help to even out your skin tone, especially if the hyperpigmentation (or darker areas of skin) are due to sun damage. I recommend consultation with a well-trained provider for a skin assessment to discuss options. Best of luck!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Milan Doshi, MS, MCh · Answer

Thank you, chinchan for your question and photographs.
 Photographic evaluation is incomplete without personal examination to give the most appropriate answer
 However from the photographs, it seems that,
The glycolic peel will be a good option to lighten your skin tone and bring it on par with the rest of your body. The number of sessions required will be decided by your dermatologist. Alternatively, you can also opt for Glutathione injections which will also make your pigmented areas lighter and brighter.

Please consult a board-certified dermatologist near you and discuss this in detail.
Wish you an alluring look.

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