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Is CO2 Laser Treatment Dangerous when Combined w/ Remicide and Actemra?

asked 1 year ago by Escazu Costa Rica in Escazu Costa Rica
Latest answer by Michael Howard Swann, MD
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Tags: combination, dangers, medication

my wife has been receiving remicade treatment for 3 years and now doing actemra every 2 months. she wants to do laser fractional co2 treatment. would this be dangerous is there a greater risk than other patient?

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Risks of Fractional CO2 & Immunosuppressives

Fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing creates a significant wound and there is real risk even in healthy patients, so patients on immune-altering medicines may be at greater risk.  Still, these risks could be minimized by performing a less-intense treatment with less power-to-tissue by altering the wattage or the density.  These less-downtime settings are becoming commonplace for people who cannot afford to miss work, but still want the excellent benefits of these wonderful lasers.... more
Michael Howard Swann, MD

Springfield Dermatologic Surgeon

www.SwannDermatology.com

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