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What Are the Side Effects of Isolaz Treatment?
asked 1 year ago by mike23
Latest answer by Channing R. Barnett, MD
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Tags: side effects
What the side effects for this treatment? I can't find them on this site or even the manufacturers site.
2 answers to What Are the Side Effects of Isolaz Treatment?
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Minimal Side Effects with Isolaz Treatment
When performed in a doctor's office by the physician or a medical assistant trained to use Isolaz under the physician's supervision, there really aren't any long-lasting side effects. After the treatment, patient's will have mild erythema (redness) of the treated areas for about 15 to 30 minutes. Some patients with moderate acne notice an initial worsening of their acne after the first or second treatment (which is expected), but then start to see an improvement after...
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Side effects of Isolaz
In competent hands, thare are few side effects from Isolaz.
If you are taking Tetracycline or Doxycycline , you have to stop it for a few days before Isolaz treatment. If you are taking any other photosensitizing drugs, discuss it with your treating Dr or your Primary Care Dr. about stopping it/them, otherwise you may get a severe sunburn. If you are getting chemical peels, wait one week before Isolaz.
All these details have to be discussed with your treating...
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Eugene Mandrea, MD
Chicago Dermatologist
Chicago Dermatologist