What Kind of Laser? Considering IPL / Fraxel

I have a flat, pink/red mark on my face from a previous acne scab I am looking to get lasered. When I touch the mark, it gets red, it is also itchy from time to time...I do not sleep on it because that seems to irritate the skin...it is about the size of a quarter. I've been using tretinoin cream and it only seems to irritate it or do nothing. I was considering chemical peels as well, though I had a 20% TCA done about 8 months ago with no visible improvement. I went any idea what I should do?

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Laser consideration

Best is to first get the lesion evaluated by a dermatologist to make the proper diagnosis, and then appropriate treatment can be planned

Anatoli Freiman, MD

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Toronto Dermatologist

Red mark on face

I think you need to be properly evaluated. If it is a red mark like a scab, sometimes IPL can help. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Get a diagnosis first

I would recommend you have the area evaluated. It is possible you have a spot of seborrheic dermatitis or even an early skin cancer. Please have it checked out by your dermatologist first.