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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Hypo-pigmentation
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Hypo-pigmentation
by alicia 123, May 21, 2004 12:00AM
I have a problem with a whitened appearance on my upper lip since having had electrolysis on that area well over 6 years ago. Would you highlight some of my best options to deal with this? I've been wondering about the following:
1. Intradermal permanent cosmetics to tattoo the color back in.
2. excimer laser - is this a viable option?
3. skin creams - in particular, dermabest or novitil which is a skin cream claiming to treat Vitiligo. Can't seem to verify their claims anywhere.
4. UVB treatment
Thanks.
1. Intradermal permanent cosmetics to tattoo the color back in.
2. excimer laser - is this a viable option?
3. skin creams - in particular, dermabest or novitil which is a skin cream claiming to treat Vitiligo. Can't seem to verify their claims anywhere.
4. UVB treatment
Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, May 23, 2004 12:00AM
, May 23, 2004 12:00AM
If the whitening is caused by vitiligo, then topical steroid creams and topical tacrolimus (Protopic in the US) are worth a try, as are narrowband UVB treatments. If the whitening is caused by scarring from electrolysis, these are unlikely to work. I have seen problems (poor appearance) with inexpertly-done permanent tattoos, so I would be very careful before embarking on that course. A dermatologist using a Woods light (ultraviolet) should be able to make the diagnostic distinction.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (1)
by Tuscan, May 31, 2008 11:48AM
A related discussion, Repair scars? was started.
by shami123, Jul 10, 2008 01:06PM
A related discussion, Protopic and Novitil was started.
