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Question: my sister has pigmentations on her skin, she was taking treatment from dermatologist . after 3 months of medication he is saying it is not healing by medicines & need to go for laser technique ( chemical peeling).shall we go for it? is it safe?
Brief Answer:
Chemical peeling is safe
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.
yes, chemical peeling is quite commonly done to treat pigmentation. It is safe but there can be side effects like redness but these are temporary and resolve within a few days. Chemical peeling can be done either alone or it can be combined along with pigment reducing creams.
Regards
Chemical peeling is safe
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.
yes, chemical peeling is quite commonly done to treat pigmentation. It is safe but there can be side effects like redness but these are temporary and resolve within a few days. Chemical peeling can be done either alone or it can be combined along with pigment reducing creams.
Regards
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