hi,i m 21 yrs old. i ve this weird white mark below my neck from birth and it's bigger then what it was when i was young. I just want to know if this mark can be treated by laser ??
August 13, 2015
Answer: White Birthmark Treated with Laser
White birthmarks are actually an area of the skin that is lacking pigment called like vitiligo. Therefore, it cannot be re-pigmented. Once the pigment is gone in the skin you cannot replace it. Some patients do get pigment from tattooing in these areas to even out the skin tone.
"Dr.D"
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August 13, 2015
Answer: White Birthmark Treated with Laser
White birthmarks are actually an area of the skin that is lacking pigment called like vitiligo. Therefore, it cannot be re-pigmented. Once the pigment is gone in the skin you cannot replace it. Some patients do get pigment from tattooing in these areas to even out the skin tone.
"Dr.D"
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July 28, 2014
Answer: No First of all a diagnosis must be made, is this a birth mark, or a condition called vitligo, or a naevus anaemicus?Regardless, treatments are very difficult, if its segmental vitligo, it usually will not respond to 308 Eximer nor phototherapy. I would have to say no for this answer.Hope that helps, regardsDr Davin LimDermatologist, Cosmetic and LaserBrisbane, AUSTRALIA
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July 28, 2014
Answer: No First of all a diagnosis must be made, is this a birth mark, or a condition called vitligo, or a naevus anaemicus?Regardless, treatments are very difficult, if its segmental vitligo, it usually will not respond to 308 Eximer nor phototherapy. I would have to say no for this answer.Hope that helps, regardsDr Davin LimDermatologist, Cosmetic and LaserBrisbane, AUSTRALIA
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