I have a tendency to get cold sores and I was wondering if having a chemical peel can bring these out. I am thinking about starting a series of glycolic acid or possibly salicylic acid peels and need to know.
Answer: Chemical Peels can cause cold sores Any trauma (including laser or peels) can cause reactivation of cold sores. It is important that your plastic surgeon or dermatologist take a complete history including whether you have had cold sores.
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Answer: Chemical Peels can cause cold sores Any trauma (including laser or peels) can cause reactivation of cold sores. It is important that your plastic surgeon or dermatologist take a complete history including whether you have had cold sores.
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Answer: Chemical peel and cold sores Peels can cause cold sore
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Answer: Chemical peel and cold sores Peels can cause cold sore
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April 8, 2010
Answer: Any Form of Trauma to the Lip Can Cause a Cold Sore The fact is that any form of lip trauma, in the form of scratch, burn, or bruise can trigger a cold sore. More specifically, I have seen patients have cold sores after injectables, chemical peels, laser treatments, Dermabrasion, etc. I generally pre-treat any patient having a skin resurfacing procedure with anti-viral medication (Valtrex, etc.) to minimize occurrences.
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April 8, 2010
Answer: Any Form of Trauma to the Lip Can Cause a Cold Sore The fact is that any form of lip trauma, in the form of scratch, burn, or bruise can trigger a cold sore. More specifically, I have seen patients have cold sores after injectables, chemical peels, laser treatments, Dermabrasion, etc. I generally pre-treat any patient having a skin resurfacing procedure with anti-viral medication (Valtrex, etc.) to minimize occurrences.
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April 1, 2010
Answer: Chemical peels and laser treatments can cause cold sores... Precautions may be appropriate Hi there-
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April 1, 2010
Answer: Chemical peels and laser treatments can cause cold sores... Precautions may be appropriate Hi there-
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March 21, 2010
Answer: Cold sore activation after chemical peels or laser resurfacing can scar Any kind of chemical peel, e.g. salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel or laser resurfacing, should be performed under supervision of board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Prophylactic administration of antiviral medication such as acyclovir, valcyclovir or famciclovir is important, particularly for those with prior history of cold sores as the herpes virus can be scattered to the entire treated area and if not intervened appropriately, can lead to scarring, pigmentation.
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March 21, 2010
Answer: Cold sore activation after chemical peels or laser resurfacing can scar Any kind of chemical peel, e.g. salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel or laser resurfacing, should be performed under supervision of board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Prophylactic administration of antiviral medication such as acyclovir, valcyclovir or famciclovir is important, particularly for those with prior history of cold sores as the herpes virus can be scattered to the entire treated area and if not intervened appropriately, can lead to scarring, pigmentation.
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December 22, 2009
Answer: Chemical Peels can cause cold sores Yes, it's possible to get a cold sore from chemical peels. If you have a recent history of cold sores and are considering a package of peels, you may want to get a prescription for a maintenance dose of acyclovir (or equal) from your practitioner.
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December 22, 2009
Answer: Chemical Peels can cause cold sores Yes, it's possible to get a cold sore from chemical peels. If you have a recent history of cold sores and are considering a package of peels, you may want to get a prescription for a maintenance dose of acyclovir (or equal) from your practitioner.
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