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Ugly Dark Spots On The Face Post Laser For Molluscum. Will They Disappear?

i had molluscum on my face and my dermatologist suggested i get them removed through laser because they are contagious and spread fast. i got them removed 2 days back but now i have ugly dry spots on my face? will these leave scars? when will these dark maroon spots disappear? so i need to apply any ointment? please help
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query.
This hyper pigmentation can be removed by using skin lightening creams.
Various creams are available like melalite xl, lookbrite, Lumaglow etc.
You can take any of them.

The following should be procedure to use it.
1. Wash your face in evening around 7.
2. Dry face and apply cream all over your face.
3. Keep it for one hour.
4. Wash face again.
5. Apply some moisturising cream and sleep.
6. In morning apply a sunscreen with spf at least 30.

Do this for a month, you will see the results.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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Ugly Dark Spots On The Face Post Laser For Molluscum. Will They Disappear?

Hello, Thanks for the query. This hyper pigmentation can be removed by using skin lightening creams. Various creams are available like melalite xl, lookbrite, Lumaglow etc. You can take any of them. The following should be procedure to use it. 1. Wash your face in evening around 7. 2. Dry face and apply cream all over your face. 3. Keep it for one hour. 4. Wash face again. 5. Apply some moisturising cream and sleep. 6. In morning apply a sunscreen with spf at least 30. Do this for a month, you will see the results. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you