Risk of Genital Herpes Outbreak from Chemical Peel?
April 21, 2010
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Is it necessary to take a anti viral medication for a chemical (glycolic) peel if you are infected with gential herpes? If so how many days prior to the peel should you begin the medication?
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We have seen excellent results with Luminase and Exfolase creams followed by fractional laser to reduce the pigmentation. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon
I have been amazed at how many people are willing to use their own skin as testing grounds for trial and error research. Please be careful and only proceed with your research ideas after you have a thorough understanding of the potential risks involved. Chemical peels are essentially a...
It is unlikely that peels or any topicals will rid the pigmentation in this area. You may want to try a Ruby laser to the pigmented spots (assuming your skin is light compared to the areola color) to get rid of them realizing that they may return as pigment cells are somewhat difficult to get...