I had my 5th session of laser hair removal last week and the technician used a different laser on me and it burned my skin. I went to my dermatologist and was prescribed silver sulfadiazine and have to apply it twice a day. My burns have started to peel and have left a mark. I am afraid that these marks will eventually scar. I am currently moisturizing them with as much as I can with aquaphor, neosporin and vitamin e gel capsules. Please advise, I don't want scars or hyperpigmentation
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June 26, 2017
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Thomas Wright, MDPhysician, Board Certified in Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
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