Hydrogen peroxide is too harsh too use on skin that's just been lasered. I suggest instead to use a dilute solution of white vinegar 1 part to 10 parts clean water, do a cool compress with that for 5 - 10 minutes 2 to 3 times a day. Call your doctor even if it the weekend to see if you need an... more
Washing face with hydrogen peroxide and water after Active FX?
I just realized that the slight infected smell is coming from my cheeks and I can't reach my doctor right now--perhaps not for the whole weekend.
I just want to know: is it safe to wash my face with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water?
I'm concerned about possible scarring as a result of infection, but right now, aside from the persistent redness, everything looks the way my doctor described it.
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