How long should I be off Prednisone before I can safely do Fraxel?

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I have to go on prednisone again which I have done every 6 months lately for my ulcerative colitis. I want to have fraxel done as I have developed some crinkly, crepey texture on my cheeks and around my nose. How long should I be off of prednisone before I can safely do fraxel? Additionally is there any contraindication to fraxel if I go one Humira or Entyvio? Thank you for your time.

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

Prednisone  should be rigorously avoided for at least 24hrs  prior to and throughout the course of treatment. Please consult with a board certified medical professional for your treatments.

Supriya Tomar, MD · Answer

Taking a short course of prednisone is not a contraindication for having Fraxel laser done. As a matter of fact, this medication is sometimes prescribed after the treatment to help reduce post-laser swelling that may occur. That being said, long term high does steroids should be avoided because they reduce the healing process.
There is typically no contraindication with Fraxel and Humira either. However, there is no guarantee that having this procedure won’t cause your condition to flare.

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