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Hello, Epidermal hyperpigmentation tends to be short lived and/or easily corrected with the medications you are using. The fact that the improvement is minimal hints that the problem may be deeper. Hopefully you are getting professional help with this to help focus your erfforts.

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis. We see atrophic and hypertrophic scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus...

I usually advise my patients not to pick at their skin following a chemical peel but rather replace that compulsion with frequent application of bland moisturizers (e.g. aveeno, cetaphil, cerave).  You otherwise place yourself at increased risk of scarring.

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis. We see atrophic and hypertrophic scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus...

Chemical peels containing salicylic acid are better for treating acne because they have a better, more specific effect on the oil glands that cause acne pimples. The Obagi® Blue Peel RADIANCE is a new, salicylic acid based peel that we are finding to be quite helpful in controlling acne,...

Facial chemical peels can cause blood vessels on the face to appear more prominent in all individuals, but particularly in patients with rosacea. If you are looking to get a chemical peel for sun-damaged skin, you may want to consider Intense Pulsed Light/Fotofacial treatments that will address...