Suffering from macular amyloidosis. Would a dye laser help?

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would a dye laser help my back pigmentation to lighten ? my ethnicity is indian and I have olive skin tone.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I have tried everything to treat this and have found very little that gives good results.  Non ablative lasers, microsecond YAG, q switched/tattoo lasers can be tried.  Sometimes peels such as VI work.  Best, Dr. Emer.

M. David Cole, MD, FAAD · Answer

I would suggest that the first line treatment would be to address the macular amyloidosis, which is often with appropriate topical corticosteroids.  Once this treatment is optimized, then of any laser, I would suggest a Q-switched laser for pigmentation as the best option to deal with the hyper-pigmentation.  Definitely seek treatment from a board-certified dermatologist.

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