If a patient consults with me about redness on or off the face, my first choice is a vascular laser, such as pulsed dye laser. This laser selectively targets hemoglobin, which is the component in red blood cells that binds oxygen. Resurfacing is a nonselective treatment, which may reduce redness but also may... more
Laser resurfacing to reduce red spots from actinic keratosis treatment?
After a treatment for actinic keratosis using Carac cream, I have red spots on my forearms. Will skin resurfacing using a laser diminish these?
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A: Redness relief options include laser
This side effect of Caroc is usually self-limiting, but topical treatment with mild corticosteroid creams are the first thing to try, along with daily SPF, if the duration is unacceptable to you. Intense Pulsed Light, Fraxel Re:store laser and light chemical peel are just some of the procedural options that a... more
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7 Feb 2009
Can the new Mixto SX Micro Fractional C02 Laser treat AK's (Actinic Keratosis)? I understand the treatment is usually only 1 course of the laser and downtime is only a few days compared to a few weeks using Efudex Cream.