I have red dots all over my tummy from electrolysis scarring. Is there anything I can do to lighten them?
When was the last time you had electrolysis done there? It is not uncommon for red dots or tiny scabs to appear after treatment on the body.
Be sure to follow proper aftercare (as James recommends, apply teat tree oil on the treated area before bed, and aloe vera gel twice a day.) Don’t pick the scabs or red spots. Proper aftercare will help the spots clear up faster.
I haven’t had the area treated in about a month because I’m out of town, and these red hyperpigmentation marks are still here. I’m thinking about just stopping treatment altogether.
Red dots are not “scarring”. Hyperpigmentation is not “scarring”.
Certain types of skin will have pigmentation occur in the follicle. This pigmentation is temporary and will fade.
I am frequently getting red spots on my lower legs and knees - ok, old, relatively thin and dry skin. Healing takes a long time, and it depends on the method - flash thermolysis with a single intense pulse strongest (up to more than half a year, which i consider unacceptable), multiple pulses of less intensity plus a little bit of galvanic current weakest (a few weaks). But they do definitely disappear with time.
@cinnamon94567: although it is hard to judge without actually seeing the skin, there is probably no need to worry.
BTW: results like my own results and (IMHO justified) reactions like the current one let me hesitate to apply flash thermolysis to customers.
Just to be sure, could you show us a picture of the red spots?
As someone who has had more than their fair share of red spots on the body, I can say they do in fact heal with time. It may take a while, but they do clear up in time.
Yes I will take a photograph and post it tomorrow. I just assumed they wouldn’t heal. I haven’t had electrolysis in that area for a month now, so I figured it was just permament scarring.
I’m not certain on how to post pics on here and my cell phone pics didn’t turn out clear anyway. Anyhow, so is this hyperpigmentation normal? I’m still not clear. Do other people get it? How can I lighten it? Some spots are red, others are brown.
Depending on many factors, short term pigmentation problems may be more likely than not for some people, in some situations. What you need to figure out is if there are any factors that you can better manage so that you either don’t have this reaction, or if that is not avoidable in your situation, then what can be done to heal up as fast and as well as possible.
In most situations, pigmentation problems are not necessary for anything other than body work, and even then, it is more about the fact that people don’t sit at home naked for 3 days in a no sweat climate controlled paradise after their electrolysis.
Thanks, but I’m very depressed about this. The spots don’t seem to be fading. I’m worried that it’s permanent since I’m on Accutane.
Does anything help with fading hyperpigmentation? I’ve searched and haven’t found anything.
Time helps with hyerpigmentation fading. Products with kojic acid and licorice root extract are helpful. Mild exfoliation, but you are on Accutane, so avoid this for now.
Discuss with your doctor anything that you want to do on top of using Accutane.
Is your electrologist using insulated probes?
I’m not sure but I will ask. Thanks for your reply. This may sound silly, but it looks like I have razor burn.
Hi there,
I am not an expert, but have read and/or tried the following which may help you find something what will suit your skin:
Essential soy with the estrogen properties removed - I think that’s right-, such as the Aveeno and Neutrogena lines do, has helped me.
As Dee mentioned, kojic acid and licorice root extract are good for pigmentation, my mum uses products with these ingredients for her face.
Niacinamide has worked well for me in the past, also. I use Oil of Olay fragance free Regenerist serum, though there are other products out there like Nia24 , for example.
Light exfoliation, might be ok, though you need to make that call as its not for everyone. I use a microfibre cloth (these can be bought at the supermarket in the cleaning section) to gently remove the cleanser and then remove the rest of my cleanser with tepid water. it’s the only physical exfoliation i can do that doesn’t make me go bright red!
Lastly, if the areas are exposed, Sunscreen is a must 
If the area you are looking to treat is large then some of these will not be economical. Though I know nia24 do a range for body too, which I haven’t tried. I can’t think of anything else at the mo… Hope you find somthing that works for you.
Best wishes,
Pokka x
When it comes to building the skin from the inside out, you need the basics, Vitamins A, C, E, and D-3. For pigmentation Para Amino Benzoic Acid (PABA on the labels at the vitamin shop) and vitamin D-3 are essential. In fact, the first sun screens were just those things mixed together with water, and or perfume.
Additionally, the condition of your stomach flora can effect how well your body absorbs and metabolizes nutrients. Most Americans need to rid themselves of cadidia yeast overgrowth, and clean out their intestines, and add more fiber and green veggies into their life in order to facilitate good use of water (that other thing they don’t get enough of) and allow the body to make and absorb their B vitamins.
Accutane thins the skin, and can make healing a little more difficult. I am not a fan.