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What laser and topical therapies have you found to be most effective for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne?

Do you favor PDL vs IPL? Do you prefer hydroquinone-based therapies?
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What therapies do you most commonly use for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne?

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Dermatology · Scripps Clinic
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While the most important issue is to mitigate and reduce the active acne, but once that has been performed, 1 can use a combination hydroquinone, retinoid cream, tend to avoid steroids with the acne.

Also very gentle fractional 1927 nm lasers can be used as well as laser toning with a pico second or...

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Dermatology · University of Iowa
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Agree. Also cyspera, tranexamic acid, and microneedling plus consistent sunscreen SPF 30 and above daily use.

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