The effect of menstrual cycle on laser induced hyperpigmentation
Al Mohizea, S.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 12(12): 1335-1336
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616 PMID: 24301233 Document Number: 15333
Laser induced post inflammatory hyperpigmentation PIH, is a complication seen mostly in dark skinned patients, it is not known whether giving the laser treatment at specific menstrual period days, may predispose to PIH. Seven volunteers underwent fixed fractionated CO2 laser treatments at four predetermined days spanning the menstrual cycle. Two volunteers developed hypopigmentation while the rest had hyperpigmentation. In those who developed PIH, the pigmentation was most severe when done just before or after menstruation. Laser induced PIH risk may be influenced by the menstrual cycle.
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