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How To Treat Skin Problems Caused By Peels And Lasers?

Hi - I suffered skin problems after I did a series of chemical peels and non ablative lasers. I did not know, unfortunately, what I was getting myself into at the time. I suffered immensely for over two years. My skin still has not healed completely back to normal. I have one cheek area on my face that still feels like some substance, maybe fluid, is there. It feels spongy. The skin overall feel very dry most of the time, and is made worse by humidity, at which point it feels itchy and can sting. I have been diagnosed with eczema after everything happened, and also sometimes with rosacea, but right now it looks more like eczema or dermatitis. I am planning to obtain medical marijuana to help with this problem with the swollen areas and dry, sensitive skin. I am planning to ingest a concentrated oil for a couple of weeks for up to three months. Does this seem like I have some type of edema with inflammation? Can cannabis oil help? It is said to eliminate cancer cells in patients who ve taken it.
Mon, 23 Oct 2017
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I think you should not lose hope and continue with the approved medical treatment rather than going to cannabis oil that can cause damage too because its efficacy is still under trial. Don't be a prey of any company who is testing on humans.
First, for your dryness of skin use emollient: ointment. Use it just after taking bath (within 2-3 minutes with up to downward gently on face) and never leave your skin without ointment because as you say that as per your consultation with different doctors you concluded that you have Eczema, so you should know that your normal skin barrier function is disturbed and you need to maintain it by the use of proper ointment. If you could send me all pictures of lesions during the course of two years with latest one and tell me about your age, occupation, I can advice you a good emolient (but petroleum-gelly is safe).
Second, avoid changing your physician. Eczema, rosacea, acne takes time, so keep following the advice of experienced dermatologist.
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How To Treat Skin Problems Caused By Peels And Lasers?

I think you should not lose hope and continue with the approved medical treatment rather than going to cannabis oil that can cause damage too because its efficacy is still under trial. Don t be a prey of any company who is testing on humans. First, for your dryness of skin use emollient: ointment. Use it just after taking bath (within 2-3 minutes with up to downward gently on face) and never leave your skin without ointment because as you say that as per your consultation with different doctors you concluded that you have Eczema, so you should know that your normal skin barrier function is disturbed and you need to maintain it by the use of proper ointment. If you could send me all pictures of lesions during the course of two years with latest one and tell me about your age, occupation, I can advice you a good emolient (but petroleum-gelly is safe). Second, avoid changing your physician. Eczema, rosacea, acne takes time, so keep following the advice of experienced dermatologist.