I've had a linea nigra for many years, since my teens. I was diagnosed with PCOS in my early 20s. I'm a 31 of hispanic descent with light caramel skin. The line is about half a centimeter wide and is pretty dark. I've tried creams and lotions but nothing has worked well. Will a laser (IPL or other) or acid peel work to remove it? Would this treatment be permanent?
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Answer: Hyperpigmentation On Body -- Clear + Brilliant/Viva, Microneelding/PRP, Skin lightening, Aerolase
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
The doctor's office should have reviewed your skin protocol with you after the IPL. IPL is not a laser, it is intensed pulsed light and works differently from a laser. Cetaphil and aquaphor should all be fine. Depeding on what setting you were treated for and what condition you can use V...
It is important to shave before your laser hair removal treatment so that the laser energy is absorbed by the pigmented hair in the follicle. A day or two after the treatment, some hairs may start to pop out and it seems as though the hair is already regrowing. These hairs will fall...
I am not sure what you are having. With the IPL I use, there is no post treatment care needed 95% of the time as the machine is calibrated to emit a very specific wavelength that just attacks the red or brown without causing any other damage. I do, however, encourage everyone to use an 8-12%...
