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What does it mean when a doctor says "hypopigmentation can be brought on by laser treatments"?
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Laser Rx skin: What does it mean when a doctor says "hypopigmentation can be brought on by laser treatments"? ANS:the laser kills the melanocytes in parts of skin and it turns lighter in color. But better to have them show you a picture of what they meant.
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