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How Long Do White Spots On Face Take To Resolve Post Laser Hair Removal?
Question: Hi,
I underwent a laser hair removal on lower face 10th XXXXXXX , this was 6th sitting it burnt my skin and i have got white spots on my face. The dermatologist has given me PACROMA Pimecrolimus cream 1% w/w . Will this help regain my original color . How long will it take , I am applying this cream past 4 days.
Thanks for your support.
I underwent a laser hair removal on lower face 10th XXXXXXX , this was 6th sitting it burnt my skin and i have got white spots on my face. The dermatologist has given me PACROMA Pimecrolimus cream 1% w/w . Will this help regain my original color . How long will it take , I am applying this cream past 4 days.
Thanks for your support.
Brief Answer:
I agree with the prescribed treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query and I understand your concern.
You seem to have developed post inflammatory hypopigmentation.
Laser for hair removal mainly targets melanin present in hair follicles which as a result gets heated up and destroyed.
However, melanin is also present in epidermis and therefore some laser energy is also absorbed by adjacent epidermis and therefore there might be transient complications like post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation specially in those individuals who have a lot of epidermal melanin.
These pigmentary changes are transient and therefore reversible.
I agree with the treatment prescribed by your doctor i.e pimecrolimus cream, twice daily, for post inflammatory hypopigmentation. You may continue with it. You can expect significant improvement in 3-4 weeks.
Regards
I agree with the prescribed treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query and I understand your concern.
You seem to have developed post inflammatory hypopigmentation.
Laser for hair removal mainly targets melanin present in hair follicles which as a result gets heated up and destroyed.
However, melanin is also present in epidermis and therefore some laser energy is also absorbed by adjacent epidermis and therefore there might be transient complications like post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation specially in those individuals who have a lot of epidermal melanin.
These pigmentary changes are transient and therefore reversible.
I agree with the treatment prescribed by your doctor i.e pimecrolimus cream, twice daily, for post inflammatory hypopigmentation. You may continue with it. You can expect significant improvement in 3-4 weeks.
Regards
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