Medlite and Genesis or Alexandrite for PIH after laser burn?

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i have pih from a laser burn two months ago. i have brown, redness with telengiasis in the area which makes me look red i guess. what shall i use? combo medlite+ genesis laser or Alexandrite?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

In my practice, I try to stay away from these combination regimens, as cortisones are non-selective inhibitors of melanocytes.  I would recommend my patients to start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for the pigmentation.
I would start with an intense skin rejuvenation protocol for age spots that includes fractional laser, Covalent chemical peels, and daily skin brightening creams to improve your skin’s complexion. Laser therapy, he adds, must be combined with a proper skin regimen to enhance and maintain youthful results.
He recommends the following skincare products for dark age spots: Melarase
MelaClenz Brightening CleanserMelarase AM: Day-time skin lightener with SPF 30Melarase PM: Night-time skin lightenerMelapads: Daily Exfoliating PadsReplenish Retinoid Cream: Exfoliating and skin-stimulating night creamBest, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
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Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

It is really difficult to determine what would be best for your PIH without seeing a picture of the nature and extent of the hyperpigmentation.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Do you have a photo? This is hard to answer without specifics on where the burns are, the coloration, etc. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and 
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person 
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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