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I had epilation hair removal officialy done at the salo about a week ago,first it left red spots on both arms but now they turned into brown color??

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Dr. Deborah Josefson answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Healingwound/melanin: This should fade in time. It is a part of wound healing and may also be related to the release of melanin pigment from your skin.

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Answered 8/16/2014

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A member asked:

I had epilation hair removal officialy done at the salo about a week ago,first it left red spots on both arms but now they turned into brown color??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Deborah Josefson answered

Dr Pack agreed

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