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Day 3 After ActiveFX. Very Itchy, Hot, Have Bumps Under my Skin - Is This Normal?

I am day 3 following an active fx treatment. The procedure went fine and the first two days were what I expected. Last night I woke up with very itchy, hot, red skin on my neck chest and face making it impossible to sleep. I took some meds and dozed on and off for a few hours but the symptoms seem worse today and there are bumps under the skin and the itching is very intense. More so around my chest and neck. I am taking Valtrax and am following all instructions carefully. Normal or not? Help!

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by siobhane in Ireland
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Itching after Active Fx

I have performed CO2 laser since its inception in the mid 90's.  Itching, sometimes severe, can occur as healing sets in.  However superficial yeast infections can also occur around this time and can cause red bumps, heat and itching.  This definitely needs some follow up with your doctor.  For simple itching I recommend that my patients take oral benadryl and I prescribe a low potency topical steroid.  When yeast is involved I add vinegar soaks (a teaspoon... more

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