Hello I am 20 years old and I was told I have a nevus becker and that it is not removable. At the age of 10 they tried to do laser on a very small part, but I was too young and it was too painful to continue with more sessions. So, with that being said, I want to give laser another try, but they keep telling it won't work. It is on my stomach about the size of a cucumber.
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Answer: Beckers Nevus -- Hair Removal and Pico Lasers
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Lasers are “tuned” to treat certain wavelengths of color. Color
arises when a molecule absorbs certain wavelengths
of visible light and reflects others. A chromophore
is the part of a molecule responsible for its color i.e. pigments in tattoo ink
or in your case hemoglobin in blood. A
p...
Using imiquimod cream prior to laser will give you a more aggressive response. Actinic keratoses may be pre treated with a course of imiquimod, followed by photo dynamic treatment--however, most protocols involve starting with photodynamic treatment then finishing with an imiquimod course.
I would recommend application of Plato's Scar Serum + pulsed dye laser to help with the redness after laser resurfacing. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
