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What Causes Redness On The Face Post Laser Treatment?
Question: after laser done on my face it has reddist skin on one side of my face. my email is YYYY@YYYY
AFTER THIS DERMATOLOGIST SUGGESTED TO ME TO REMOVE MY WRINKLES IS TO HAVE A LASER TREATMENT ON MY FACE. TWO WEEKS NOW MY FACE HAVE REDIST SKIN ON MY LEFT FACE AND MY CHIN. HE GAVE ME THIS OINTMENT NAME MELASMA EMULSION ( 30ML), HYDROQUINONE 8%, HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% KOJIC ACID4%,TRETINOIN 0.25%. I HAVE BEEN USING IT FOR 3 DAYS NOW BUT THE REDIST COLOR GETS WORST.PLS GIVE ME SOME ANSWERS NEED SECOND
OPINION FROM YOU. THANKS
AFTER THIS DERMATOLOGIST SUGGESTED TO ME TO REMOVE MY WRINKLES IS TO HAVE A LASER TREATMENT ON MY FACE. TWO WEEKS NOW MY FACE HAVE REDIST SKIN ON MY LEFT FACE AND MY CHIN. HE GAVE ME THIS OINTMENT NAME MELASMA EMULSION ( 30ML), HYDROQUINONE 8%, HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% KOJIC ACID4%,TRETINOIN 0.25%. I HAVE BEEN USING IT FOR 3 DAYS NOW BUT THE REDIST COLOR GETS WORST.PLS GIVE ME SOME ANSWERS NEED SECOND
OPINION FROM YOU. THANKS
Brief Answer:
Avoid emulsion till redness subsides, use topical steroid & sunscreen
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
I understand your concern but I would recommend you to start with the melasma emulsion once the redness subsides.
The contents present in the melasma emulsion will further irritate the skin and increase the redness.
For reducing redness use a broad spectrum sunscreen on your face at intervals of 3-4 hours during the day time and apply steroid cream like mometasone cream on the red areas twice daily for 5-7 days.
This will help in reducing the redness.
Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Also don't use harsh soaps on face, don't rub it aggressively, use soap free cleansers and avoid going out in direct sunlight.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Avoid emulsion till redness subsides, use topical steroid & sunscreen
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
I understand your concern but I would recommend you to start with the melasma emulsion once the redness subsides.
The contents present in the melasma emulsion will further irritate the skin and increase the redness.
For reducing redness use a broad spectrum sunscreen on your face at intervals of 3-4 hours during the day time and apply steroid cream like mometasone cream on the red areas twice daily for 5-7 days.
This will help in reducing the redness.
Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Also don't use harsh soaps on face, don't rub it aggressively, use soap free cleansers and avoid going out in direct sunlight.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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