I have multiple mosquito bite scars on my legs and hands that are permanent since young. Now, the skin tone is uneven with white and dark patchesand it spans over a large area. Is this a case of PIH? Is there any treatment that is effective in curing and correcting the skin tone?
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Thanks for the question.
I typically wait no less than 4 to 6 weeks following an Erbium laser treatment prior to commencing IPL treatments.
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Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS
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