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What Causes Acne Like Breakouts On Face Post Laser Ultra Pulse Fractional Treatment?

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Posted on Thu, 28 May 2015
Question: One week ago I had laser Ultra Pulse Fractional CO2 treatment done on my whole face in the dermatologist's office. i washed my face 3-4 times a day with a gentle cleanser and splashed lots of cold water on my face, along with cold cloths place on my face. After doing these water treatments, I applied Vaniply ointment on my face, to help prevent dryness. I now have acne-like breakouts all over my face. I started doing soda/water and vinegar/water soaks on my face 3 days ago. I am very upset about these breakouts. i had a few before the procedure, but I just counted 120 pimple/milia spots on my face. I asked for two weeks off from my job, but my face is so red and there are splotches of white skin. I look like a clown who had a very poor make-up artist. I brought up these things when I saw the doctor yesterday and her assistant said this was normal and said the breakouts might clear up. I paid a lot of money for this treatment. I am very upset and do not know what to do. Can you advise if the breakouts will clear and when and also when the redness will subside. Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Possible post laser skin reaction?Need anti inflammatory drugs.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern.

You possibly seem to have allergic reaction post procedure.

I recommend you stop applying all the creams and cosmetics.

I advise you to have a single shot of Inj Avil to control the current process.under expert medical care.

Add tab Deslor 10 mg one tab at bedtime daily for 7 days.

Add Tab Doxycycline 100 mg twice a day on day 1 followed by 100 mg once a day for 5 days.to

This regimen will help to control the acne .
Please note all the drugs mentioned have to be taken under under expert medical care.

Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
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What Causes Acne Like Breakouts On Face Post Laser Ultra Pulse Fractional Treatment?

Brief Answer: Possible post laser skin reaction?Need anti inflammatory drugs. Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern. You possibly seem to have allergic reaction post procedure. I recommend you stop applying all the creams and cosmetics. I advise you to have a single shot of Inj Avil to control the current process.under expert medical care. Add tab Deslor 10 mg one tab at bedtime daily for 7 days. Add Tab Doxycycline 100 mg twice a day on day 1 followed by 100 mg once a day for 5 days.to This regimen will help to control the acne . Please note all the drugs mentioned have to be taken under under expert medical care. Post your further queries if any, Thank you.