Skin discolouration

[lovelovesmores]

I waxed my arms and it became red,as usual. A week after that, the area that I've waxes discoloured to a lighter colour. It got more and more obvious as the week goes by! Its been 2 months. There were some improvements but it is still obvious. HELP ME! I really want my skin tone back. I'm naturally tan and that patch of skin is much lighter than my original skin tone.I have stopped waxing my arms.Please help me! Thanks!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
You can apply aloe vera as it helps in soothing the skin but if the symptoms persist then please consult a dermatologist and discuss about the above mentioned treatment.
Hope it helps .Take care and please do keep us posted in case you have any additional queries. Kind regards.

[lovelovesmores]

Thanks for the tip. Is this going to be permenant? Currently, I've been applying aloe vera on the affected area everyday. I apply Nuetrogena Sunblock everytime I go out. Will that help?

Regards,
lovelovesmores

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
The symptoms that you are having can be due to post inflammatory hypopigmentation. Although this type of skin problem is very difficult to treat, but you can try Elidel cream or Protropic ointment on these hypopigmented areas. But use them after a dermatologist’s guidance. If the symptoms still persist then  you can talk to your dermatologist about laser-assisted chemabrasion(LACA).It has provided excellent results in such hypopigmentation.

I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries. Kind regards.