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Yellow looking crust after laser hair removal on face, should I be concerned? (photo)

xFreyjaAug 11, 2018
This happened few hours after laser treatment on my face? what is it and should i be concerned Thanks.

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Dr. Monika Soni, MD
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Answered on Aug 12, 2018
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