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Have Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Brown Dots. Used Liquid Nitrogen. How To Get Cured?

Posted on Fri, 20 Jul 2012

Question: I have post inflamitory hyperpigmention brown dots where my Dr. used liquid nitrogen on skin tags and moles on my waist ,20!It's been 3 months,what should I do to look normal again?It looked way better with skin tags and moles.I. can"t wear a 2 piece bathing suit, I used to love my body, I am depressed. Help please.I've tryed aloe vera,skin lightening creams,lemon.Will it go away. I haven't been in the sun.these dots are 3 or 4 times bigger than the original skin tag or moles.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)

Hello

Thanks for the query

I understand your concern. Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation requires prolonged treatment over 6-12 months depending on how bad the pigmentation is.

In my practice the best results are got with a combination of glycolic peels and a topical application of tretinoin creams for atleast 6 months to see good results.
Continue applying aloe vera and skin lightening creams as it will hasten the recovery nut when administered alone it will have little effect.

I hope I have answered your query, please accept my answer if you have no further queries

I wish you good health

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (42 minutes later)

Where do I get the glycolic peels and tretinoin creams?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (46 minutes later)

Thanks for replying

Glycolic peels and tretinoin creams will require a prescription from a dermatologist/cosmetologist.

Usually it will be administered by a trained professional and will require supervision. For post inflammatory hyperpigmentation 12 peels will be required for 6 months with increasing concentrations of the glycolic acid each session.
There can be side effects like redness and burning sensations for sometime during the peel but most people do extremely well during the procedure

I hope I have answered your query, please accept my answer if you have no further queries

I wish you good health

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (37 hours later)

Should I wait for 3 more months before going to the dermatologist or try to get in as soon as possible?Thankyou.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (6 minutes later)

Hello

I think it's best for you to approach them immediately and not delay it for three months

I hope I have answered your query

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)

Would my skin return to normal if I didn't go to the Dermatologist and stayed out of the sun ,used Aloevera and skin lighteners? How long would it take?Thankyou.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (9 hours later)

Hello

Although they ( commercial aloe Vera creams and skin lighteners) claim that they work wonders I havr seldom seem them effective. It might help to some extent but I wouldnt prescribe them as first line therapy.
The micro ablations and peels are been tried, tested and has proved to be very effective.

I wish you good health

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (25 hours later)

How long will it take for dots to go away with no treatment?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (52 minutes later)

Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Since liquid nitrogen has already been used on you, I would say that the hyperpigmentation is originating from the dermis(This is the second layer of the skin). Unless treated, this can persist for years. It may or may not disappear on its own. The issue with such problems is that they become progressively more difficult to treat as they grow older.
Hope this helps
Let me know if I can address any more concerns
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar