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What Acne Medications Are Safe Prior to Laser Treatment?
asked 11 months ago by ladyjade in FL
Latest answer by Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, MD
Question viewed 91 times
Tags: combination, laser, medication, safety
What acne medications can I use the week prior to laser treatment? My face is extremely acne-prone, and I basically have to use acne meds at all times or else my face breaks out. Also, if my face is a little broken out and I go through with the laser treatment, is there a greater likelihood of infection or scarring?
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Acne Medications Prior to Laser Treatment on the Face
For the most part, retinoid creams (Retin A, Differin, Tazorac) and benzoyl peroxide containing products should be avoided for one week prior to laser treatment. If you are having active acne breakouts, you may apply either a clindamycin, erythromycin or sodium sulfacetamide cream, or a combination of these, but just as spot treatment over the active areas. Depending on the type of laser that you are having, your doctor may have some specific recommendations as to what to expect if the...
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