I heard about laser treatment on the face to remove sun damage spots. I finally got an appointment for tomorrow, to go ahead with the laser treatment, but just started using imiquimod cream yesterday. I have used the cream for a couple of years now (when needed)and it seems to help in fighting actinic keratosis. Will the combination be safe or will the imiquimod be sufficient, on its own, to solve both problems?
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I would recommend application of Plato's Scar Serum + pulsed dye laser to help with the redness after laser resurfacing. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
There are no lasers that will cure this, it is an autoimmune collagen/scarring condition. I have used pulsed dye laser in combiniation with fractional nonablative laser (Fraxel) with good results for patients who have had this in areas causing pain or functional impairment or to stop...
No, vitamin C is a free radical scavenger (protects from UV rays) and is also a key vitamin in the production of collagen. If anything vitamin C can be helpful. The flip side is that you may be sensitive to the base or serum in which Vitamin C is mixed into.Broken capillaries and redness can be...