I have severe hyperpigmentation on my feet, knees, elbows, and knuckles due to years of crawling. Can a chemical peel help?

October 27, 2019
Asked By:Funny5444 in New Delhi, IN

I used a very expensive skin lightening cream that only worked on the less course skin. I would like to try a chemical peel on my own I’ve been researching and watching videos of professionals. I noticed that chemical peels for hyperpigmentation is usually done on the face. My case is really rare and I’m currently not financially stable to go to a dermatologist.

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 28, 2019

Answer: Hyperpigmentation -- Peels (Cosmelan), Lasers (C+B, Aerolase, Genesis), RF Treatments (Venus Viva), Skin Care, Hydroquinone

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 28, 2019

Answer: Hyperpigmentation -- Peels (Cosmelan), Lasers (C+B, Aerolase, Genesis), RF Treatments (Venus Viva), Skin Care, Hydroquinone

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 28, 2019

Answer: Chemical peel

October 28, 2019

Answer: Chemical peel

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Answer: Chemical peel under dermatologist guidance

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