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Dermatitis following IPL. Damage done?

caro719
I received IPL treatment 1 week ago and was encouraged to use a Vitamin C serum following my treatment. The serum seemed to cause contact dermatitis all over my face. Redness + clusters of small, itchy whiteheads - particularly on my chin and cheeks. After calling the plastic surgeons office they told me to use Hydrocortisone. The reaction went down within 24 hours however, I am now concerned if damage was done by this inflammatory response, to my freshly photofacial'd skin. Could this be?

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