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    pepper77 Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 13, 2007, 01:32 AM
    Hyperpigmentation from tattoo removal, can I ever tan again?
    What bleaching treatments will work? And what won't? I can't spend a lot of money! Also will I ever be able to go out in the sun again? Or do I have to wait months and months of treatments before I can even see the sun again or the spots will darken? Someone please help me!:confused:
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    Mar 14, 2007, 05:19 PM
    It might darken if you get sun. You could put a strong sunscreen on it if you're concerned. The only medicine I've ever seen used successfully to lighten skin spots is Retin-A, but the effect isn't dramatic.
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    Mar 14, 2007, 06:42 PM
    Can I only get that through a prescription? What about alpha hydroxy acids? Do you know anything about them? A friend was telling me that and microdermabrasion might help.
    Thanks for you help though! : )
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    Mar 14, 2007, 06:55 PM
    Retin-A is only available by prescription. I've never seen dermabrasion on something like that, and dermabrasion is very expensive.

    I doubt the alpha hydroxy acid would have much affect. It works on the top layer of skin and your scar/pigmentation is down in the dermis.
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    Mar 14, 2007, 06:58 PM
    Thank you!
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