Can dermal hyperpigmentation fade with time?

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I believe I have dermal hyperpigmentation from a fractional Co2 procedure. The color is a bluish gray and has not responded to topical treatment. Will the color improve with time and strict sun avoidance.? Can anything be done to improve the discoloration?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I would use a combination of Melarase creams + Q switch laser to help reduce the pigmentation in the skin from sun exposure and CO2 laser. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Cameron Chesnut, MD, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

Hyperpigmentation can be an issue after any sort of inflammation in the skin, including a laser procedure. Your pre-existing skin pigmentation is one of the strongest predictors of your risk of hyperpigmentation, and this should be thoroughly discussed and considered by your laser surgeon.Once the pigmentation is present, the best remedy is time. , this will fade with time – in the meantime, topical bleaching creams like hydroquinone can expedite the process.

Can dermal hyperpigmentation fade with time?

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