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I agree with above. I think CO2 laser is an overkill for fordyce spots and I would not recommend it. Electrocautery may work and would recommend a test spot.
Neither, light electrosurgical destruction or dessication with the hyfrequator is my preferred method of ablation. CO2 can be used, but it is overkill for this condition. I do not think Accutance would work, but never tried it, as Accutane is not indicated for this condition.
Fordyce spots/glands are harmless, but can be treated with application of an acid (e.g. TCA), or use of a hyfrecator by your dermatologist. CO2 laser would work as well.
Fordyce spots are essentially superficial oil glands of the skin. I have had success with simple, light hyfrecation or electrocautery (application of an electrical current to burn the spots). Although CO2 laser would probably be effective, I am not sure you would be able to achieve the pinpoint accuracy required to treat these small growths. I suppose Accutane in theory would help, but given its expected and potential side effects, the risks would outweigh the benefits in my opinion.Good luck.
What type of laser was use?. If you had the old technology you experienced most of the reasons i no longer use that type of C02 laser. The new fractionated laser specifically that developed by Cynusure. Now we can laser into then or chest to prevent cut off lines. Good chemical pre-treatment may...
Thank you for your question. CO2 is used to tighten the skin and reduce pigmentation. it is recommended to pretreat with a topical hydroquinone to prevent hypopigmentation.
There is really no minimum age to receive a CO2 laser resurfacing treatment for acne scarring. The limiting factor more importantly would be controlling or having resolution to your active acne problem, because if this is not controlled more scarring could occur down the road and...
