How do chemical peels, laser treatments and IPL compare in treating melanosis caused by psoriasis flares?

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Hi,

Pigmentation after psoriasis flares is termed post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and managed as such.

Management of PIH follows the following strategies:

1. Control the causative skin disease well.

2. Moisturize frequently

3. Avoid aggravating factors such as UV exposure, scratching, picking on skin

The PIH will gradually fade over several months once the skin inflammation is fully controlled and removed.

The above procedures that you have listed play little, if any, role in treatment.

Hope this helps!

We do not usually treat psoriasis with chemical peels, laser treatments or IPL.

The problem with psoriasis is that if the skin is irritated or scratched, it can cause the condition to flare up. Hence, these treatments are not recommended.

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