Two and a half weeks after periorbital laser resurfacing, I developed a horrible case of folliculitis on the eyelid and under the eye of the most aggressively treated eye. I thought the only way to get rid of folliculitis was to remove the trapped hair. I have been on antibiotics for a week and had a steroid shot a week ago as well. Now, the redness has turned into pustules. One on my eyelid is huge! I am starting to panic.
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February 19, 2013
Answer: Eyelid rash or infection after laser resurfacing
Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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