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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
hypopigmenation
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
hypopigmenation
by rbernstein, Feb 20, 2006 12:00AM
My daughter underwent laser hair removal with an alexandrite laser. we are told that she is a type 3-4 skin and that all the settings were "within the companies" range of power. but she got burned "like circular sun burns. now 1 month later it is well healed and smooth with circular white patches called hypopigmentation. i know this may / should continue to heal itself but is there any way to expedite it like creams or tanning the lightened areas? Any thoughts?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Feb 21, 2006 12:00AM
, Feb 21, 2006 12:00AM
There's really no way to speed the repigmentation, but you are correct to assume it will even out by itself. As to the settings being within parameters, those depend on factors within the patient, such as skin color, presence of tan, etc. Any further treatments will obviously have to be at lower settings.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
