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If I didn't peel, was the PDT a waste of time and money? I just see some red spots and it's been 9 days. (Photo)

May 30, 2015
Asked By:donky in Washington

9 days ago I had PDT on my lower legs. I am still not peeling, nor am I experiencing any other effects other than some red spots that are fading. The "scaly" areas or "barnacles" are not gone. So cosmetically, I see no difference. Did the treatment do anything at all? I am disappointed. My follow up with the derm PA is in one month.

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