Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after acne, procedures, peels, lasers, and energy-based devices.
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Laser tattoo removal causes expected redness and blistering, but serious risks include pigment change, scarring, paradoxical darkening, and allergic reactions.
Melasma is chronic, recurrent, and resistant to quick fixes. This article walks through each treatment step — from SPF through lasers — explaining what works, what the…