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What Is The Remedy For The Black Patches Left After The Laser Treatment For Acne Scars?
I did a fractional laser treatment for acne scars 10 days back.there were brown marks and the skin(brown marks) peeled off completely in 5 days.i didnt get exposed to sun directly.Wore spf 50 + sunscreen when i left the house.I now see black patches in 3 places of my skin. Could this be pigmentation?i have been asked to apply Kojic cream. Please let me know if this can be cured.
Fri, 13 Jun 2014
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
It seems you have developed post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which is very common after laser treatment.
Continue using broad spectrum sunscreen everytime you step out in sun.
Additionally apply a cream containing hydroquinone 2-4% at night time.
Kojic cream can additionally help and should applied twice a day.
Hope you find the information useful.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Thank you for posting on HCM.
It seems you have developed post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which is very common after laser treatment.
Continue using broad spectrum sunscreen everytime you step out in sun.
Additionally apply a cream containing hydroquinone 2-4% at night time.
Kojic cream can additionally help and should applied twice a day.
Hope you find the information useful.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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