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Itching Post-Mixto Laser
I had the Mixto laser done on December 22, and I experienced nearly intolerable itching 2 days post-op, and it won't stop! Is this common or could it be a reaction to the Aquaphor or something else? I haven't read much about itching from others.
Asked 38 months ago by
Lauren Sage in Walnut Creek,Ca
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Post Fractional CO2 laser itching
Post op itching after Fractional CO2 laser such as Mixto is to be expected. This is due to intended inflammatory response to the CO2 energy delivered in a pixelated fashion via the laser resurfacing. It may be mild or could be significant. Take Bendaryl 25mg 1-2 tabs at night, or if needed every 6 hours will be quite helpful. Judicious use of 1% hydrocortisone cream for acne prone patients (or ointment for non-acne prone individuals) 2-3x/day for couple days should provide...
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Need to control inflammation
Hi there-
Itching after Mixto resurfacing is fairly common, and it seems 1 out of every 4 of my patients will develop this to some extent or another. I would call my doctor first, to make sure there isn't a need to be seen, as if the itching is accompanied by other problems it may mean something else entirely.
If it truly is just itching, I have had great success in my practice by having patients mix a small amount of 1% hydrocortisone cream (NOT ointment) with antioxidant lotions (my...
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