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Suffering From Macular Amyloidosis In Back. No Benefit From Topical Treatment. Will Laser Be Effective In Removing Pigmentation?

hi iam 50year old women suffering from macular amyloidosis in my back in scattered araes i tried all types of topical treatment but no benefit the dermatologist adviced me for laser hjust want to know if it is effective to remove the pigmentation
thank you
Mon, 23 Dec 2013
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for the problem macular amyloidosis in back.

In macular amyloidosis there is overactivity of melanocytes at dermal region. Melanocytes are the color producing cells of skin which causes superficial and deep pigmentation which may appear as pigmentation in Lichen amyloidosis.

The most important part in treatment is by sun protection by all measures. Eat healthy diet containing lot of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Do not try applying over the counter products as these can further aggravate the situation. Protect yourself form direct sunlight.

Use a good sunscreen on exposed area for 2-3 times and drink plenty of liquids everyday. Lightening agents such as Kojic acid or azelaic acid or Hydroquinone cream application which you can use under dermatological guidance.

As the pigmentation is deep in nature so even lasers are not effective in the treatment of amyloidosis. It may help a bit but can not remove the pigmentation completely.

All the best.
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Suffering From Macular Amyloidosis In Back. No Benefit From Topical Treatment. Will Laser Be Effective In Removing Pigmentation?

Hi, I can understand your concern for the problem macular amyloidosis in back. In macular amyloidosis there is overactivity of melanocytes at dermal region. Melanocytes are the color producing cells of skin which causes superficial and deep pigmentation which may appear as pigmentation in Lichen amyloidosis. The most important part in treatment is by sun protection by all measures. Eat healthy diet containing lot of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Do not try applying over the counter products as these can further aggravate the situation. Protect yourself form direct sunlight. Use a good sunscreen on exposed area for 2-3 times and drink plenty of liquids everyday. Lightening agents such as Kojic acid or azelaic acid or Hydroquinone cream application which you can use under dermatological guidance. As the pigmentation is deep in nature so even lasers are not effective in the treatment of amyloidosis. It may help a bit but can not remove the pigmentation completely. All the best.