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Blisters After IPL/Broad Band Light on Arms?

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I had IPL/Broad Band Light on my arms 9 days ago. My arms were very red and proceeded to blister about 3 hours later. My laser tech told me to put Vaseline/Aquaphor on the blisters until the went down (they did after about 2-3 days). Now I have the coffee ground discoloration/roughness/mild scabbing (also coffee ground color) on arms. But, after 9 days nothing seems to be flaking off yet. When will these come off and will my skin be discolored below? Do i keep putting something on them?

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Dr. Patricia Yugueros, MD
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Dr. Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD
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Dr. F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)
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