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What Is The Permanent Cure For Macular Amyloidosis In Arms?
My doctor has confirmed me macular amyloidosis on my arms, legs and stomach.. Kindly help me to get rid of it permanent. Is there any laser treatment or peeling or any kind of surgery or medications to get rid of it asap ?? Please guide me as I have planned my marriage in June 2014 and I want to get rid of it before that
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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1.There are Surgical treatment to remove amyloid deposits includes laser vaporization, dermabrasion, and excision but there are chances of recurrence.
2. Electrodesiccation and curettage are being tried for this treatment.
3.Research has been going for, Q-switched Nd:YAG laser (532 nm and 1064 nm & before laser therapy and 8 weeks after treatment, it has been concluded that the 2 lasers are effective in reducing the degree of macular amyloidosis pigmentation, with the 532-nm laser being more effective than the 1064-nm laser.
So You are supposed to consult your Dermatologist for opting for any above mentioned solution.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
1.There are Surgical treatment to remove amyloid deposits includes laser vaporization, dermabrasion, and excision but there are chances of recurrence.
2. Electrodesiccation and curettage are being tried for this treatment.
3.Research has been going for, Q-switched Nd:YAG laser (532 nm and 1064 nm & before laser therapy and 8 weeks after treatment, it has been concluded that the 2 lasers are effective in reducing the degree of macular amyloidosis pigmentation, with the 532-nm laser being more effective than the 1064-nm laser.
So You are supposed to consult your Dermatologist for opting for any above mentioned solution.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
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