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Had PDT One Month Ago, Now my Pores All over my Face Are Producing Tiny White Millias.
asked 11 months ago by corvino in PCB, FL
Latest answer by Melanie D. Palm, MD
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Tags: dry skin, milia, pores, white
Did I have an adverse reaction to PDT? Face is very dry.
3 answers to Had PDT One Month Ago, Now my Pores All over my Face Are Producing Tiny White Millias.
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Milia will go away--often due to emollients
Milia and acne flares are common following PDT and will improve. Sometimes this is the result of emollient use in the days following PDT. These white spots can be easily removed.
Melanie D. Palm, MD
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
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Side Effects with PDT
Many patients undergoing Levulan with PDT exhibit small, milia-like or closed comedones which is usually in the lower part of the face. This is so common that we speak to this in our pre and post-treatment handouts. There are a few theories as to what provokes this, but the good news is that it is generally self-resolving.
Being that it has been one month since your treatment, it would be a good time to address this with your practitiner to discuss options. The need to...
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Milia or acne after PDT
After Photodynamic Therapy the skin is red and scaly and it peels for up to one week. Part of the post-treatment care is the use of sunscreen and moisturizers to help manage this peeling. The use of heavier creams than usual can contribute to the formation of acne and milia. Switch to a lighter formulation of moisturizer. You may need to see your dermatologist for a mild acne treatment and to remove the milia.
The skin is also more sensitive after PDT treatment...
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Jordana Gilman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
New York Dermatologic Surgeon