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The best thing you can do now is to consistently apply SPF 30 or greater. I'm sure the sun is strong in Louisianna, and the effectiveness of any intervention will be related to how well you can protect the area from UV rays.After the summer, get evaluated for IPL treatments that are highly effective at lightening the brown pigmentation.Best regards.
Thank you for your question.Microdermabrasion to your arm would likely not give the results your looking for. In my opinion, try practicing strict sunavoidance, use a strong sunscreen, and ask your dermatologist for a hydroquinone prescription. Your dermatologist will also be able to prescribe you a higher percentage bleaching cream that the customary 4% hydroquinone, and that will likely (over time) give you the result you need.Good luck!
While microdermabrasion is superficial and really has minimial adverse potential, one cannot guarantee that it would not trigger spread of vitiligo. In my years of practice, I have seen a couple cases of focal acne cystic flare leading to new areas of vitiligo. You need to weigh pros...
Te, Microdermabrasion, whether with a diamond or crystal system, removes the superficial layer of dead skin called the stratum corneum. This is usually accomplished in one to three passes. Redness, like a supeficial sunburn, after microdermabrasion is not uncommon and should subside over the...
One of the biggest problems we see as dermatologists are people trying to do much, too soon, and too close to big social events. This seems to be the case here and is a good teaching lesson for everyone. You know you have an important social event coming up and we know, as well as you do, that...
