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Scratching After CO2 Laser Treatment. Have I Harmed Results?

asked 1 year ago by pune in Pune, 16
Latest answer by Michael Howard Swann, MD
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Tags: face, damage, itchy, results

I Had Co2 Laser Treatment 4days Back...n Due 2 Itching I Scratched my Skin..will It Harm? face

1 answer to Scratching After CO2 Laser Treatment. Have I Harmed Results?

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Scratching is prohibited after CO2

You are in a difficult spot 4 days after carbon dioxide laser resurfacing because you are using occlusive ointments and have some wound care on very fragile healing skin.  If you scratch enough and effect the dermis, you can have long term sequelae including scars and streaky pigmentary changes.  If you are having lots of itching, there are other things that can help.  Antihistamines, such as benadryl or prescription Zyrtec, can be beneficial.  Also, I utilize soaks... more
Michael Howard Swann, MD

Springfield Dermatologic Surgeon

www.SwannDermatology.com

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