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Follow-up question: Now it appears spots are turning purple - is this purpura from laser treatment?

March 24, 2018
Asked By:coolertwin in Austin, TX

Laser specialist said it looked like erythema edema. I have been using aloe and cortisone 10 on my legs since day 1. Is there anything I can do to help speed this recovery of these spots?

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