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I have super Itchy red and white swollen bumps all over legs and arms after laser hair removal treatment. - What can I do?

Resourceful4595Mar 9, 2019
applied cortisone and taking Zyrtec for the last 3-4 days but no signs of improvement . I feel more uncomfortable after applying Vaseline .Please help!

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Dr. Paul E. Cox, MD
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Answered on May 15, 2020
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