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.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of acne and dry skin which could be multifactrorial. Need no to worry it could be due to hormonal changes, stress and change in life style at times. I would suggest you to apply combination of clindamycin gel during day time and Adapalene gel at night time. Application of Topical retinoids will be helpful to you along with topical benzoyl peroxide. You should take oral antibiotics such as doxycycline, azithromycin or minocycline to prevent further exaggeration. Drink plenty of water. Wash your face frequently several times during the day with plain water. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and you can go for another session of chemical peeling/ laser therapy only after proper prescription. Take diet rich in multivitamins.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of acne and dry skin which could be multifactrorial. Need no to worry it could be due to hormonal changes, stress and change in life style at times. I would suggest you to apply combination of clindamycin gel during day time and Adapalene gel at night time. Application of Topical retinoids will be helpful to you along with topical benzoyl peroxide. You should take oral antibiotics such as doxycycline, azithromycin or minocycline to prevent further exaggeration. Drink plenty of water. Wash your face frequently several times during the day with plain water. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and you can go for another session of chemical peeling/ laser therapy only after proper prescription. Take diet rich in multivitamins. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari