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I had cryotherapy on 5 sunspots/moles 3 weeks ago. all of the scabs fell off, but the skin is still pink? how long to fade and is this normal healing?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Weeks to months: Long time. Weeks to months. Longer if you are younger. Use sun block on those sites to prevent pigment changes due to sun damage.

Answered 3/27/2015

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A member asked:

I had cryotherapy on 5 sunspots/moles 3 weeks ago. all of the scabs fell off, but the skin is still pink? how long to fade and is this normal healing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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