Broken capillary and PIH. What is the best treatment? IPL?

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I'm not sure if IPL is the right treatment . I have this one spot and some broken capillaries under my eyes. The spot on my nose is my main concern. I used a benzoyl peroxide wash that caused a rash under my eyes on top of my cheeks. I now have this faint brown periorbital ring that looks like a shadow making my undereyes look worse. If I only treat the nose spot with laser, is it cheaper? If I need to do the entire face, will it also help the pih under eyes? Alternative treatments?

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

For many decades already, starting long before the advent of expensive bells and whistles lasers, and the very heavy marketing for the use of these expensive devices, small, "broken" blood vessels were treated with an under a second application of simple, safe, effective and inexpensive electrodessication, which typically yields the desired effect immediately. I personally give my patients a mirror to watch as the vessels seem to magically disappear. So, don't fall prey to the intense advertising and marketing for this or that expensive laser. As to the under eye darkening, this may be post inflammatory hyperpigmentation due to the irritation caused by the benzoyl peroxide. If so, there are prescription creams that can be applied to hasten the fading. Make sure to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist who can help you with both problems. And best of luck.

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