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Is There Any Cure For Hypopigmentation Left On Cheek From A CO2 Laser?

is there anything i can do for hypopigmentation left from a co2 laser? its in a patch on my cheek the size of a half dollar. currently, getting fraxel , low dosage, in 4 separate treatments from my new dermatologist. i was left with a burn from a previous dermatologist that used a cynosure co2 laser on me to remove a brown lentigo from my face. she should never have used that laser, now i find out u dont even use that laser for pigment? however, iam still left with this hypopigmentation. also, have u read the new study on injecting latisse for hypopigmentayion problems?
posted on Sat, 23 Nov 2013
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Hi. Hypopigmentation after burn is post inflammatory. It should fade itself with time if its not too bad. Surely your dermatologist must have told you something about it. If i were your treating dermatologist i would have asked you to apply tacrolimus oint/lotion initially. It works for post inflammatory hypopigmentation.

Latisse is bimatoprost. Its main use is for glaucoma. But it has certain other effects like induction of pigment in vitiligo patches and induction of new hair growith in alopecia.

I would advice that you discuss with your treating doctor about the various treatment options and find out the best for you


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Is There Any Cure For Hypopigmentation Left On Cheek From A CO2 Laser?

Hi. Hypopigmentation after burn is post inflammatory. It should fade itself with time if its not too bad. Surely your dermatologist must have told you something about it. If i were your treating dermatologist i would have asked you to apply tacrolimus oint/lotion initially. It works for post inflammatory hypopigmentation. Latisse is bimatoprost. Its main use is for glaucoma. But it has certain other effects like induction of pigment in vitiligo patches and induction of new hair growith in alopecia. I would advice that you discuss with your treating doctor about the various treatment options and find out the best for you take care regards