How much fluconazole should you take after CO2 medium depth laser? I am a 100 pound healthy female. 29

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I received a laser treatment on Monday the 23rd. Every thing went well. I was under anesthesia so I didn't feel a thing. I was ready to go and start my home care and specific medications. But one thing seemed strange, fluconazol, the amount seemed off. What, if any, is the dose of fluconazol to prevent a fungal skin infection from the environment created by the wound and the antibiotics?

Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question Audrey Kate. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is an
outstanding treatment that can address multiple aspects of aging in a single
treatment. We do not provide prophylaxis for fungal infections when performing this treatment, only cephalexin and valacyclovir for prophylaxis of bacterial and viral infections, respectively. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations.
Good luck!

Dinesh Maini, MBChB · Answer

Dear Audrey
Thank you for your question. 
Although fungal infection is a theoretical risk post CO2 - fluconazole prophylaxis seems quite full on. 
There are a number of fluconazole preps  in the UK and they tend to be high dose single tablet or very few tablets. So it may be one of those as they are convenient.
Give your surgeon a call. Good luck - I hope it works well for you.

How much fluconazole should you take after CO2 medium depth laser? I am a 100 pound healthy female. 29

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