I am 39 years old, and 1 day post Jessner peel. My goals are to reduce brown spots and sun damage. I now have blisters and weeping, tight, red, very swollen skin. I also have a strong itching sensation. Is this normal and should I put something on my skin?
Answer: Peeling and blistering is common but double check with your physician IT is not uncommon to blister, peel, and sustain reddened areas after a Jessner peel. However, there is a fine line between desirable and expected blistering peeling and potential complications such as excessive depth or adverse reactions as well as potential aggravation of a herpes erruption.
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Answer: Peeling and blistering is common but double check with your physician IT is not uncommon to blister, peel, and sustain reddened areas after a Jessner peel. However, there is a fine line between desirable and expected blistering peeling and potential complications such as excessive depth or adverse reactions as well as potential aggravation of a herpes erruption.
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Answer: Blisters, Swelling, and Redness After Jessner Peel
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March 30, 2010
Answer: Blistering after Jessner's Chemical Peels may be triggered by Cold Sores or Staph Infection Jessner's chemical peels is one of more conservative rejuvenation procedure; however, it really needs to be performed under supervision of board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. What you are describing may be consistent with possible infection, viral (herpes cold sore virus) or bacterial (common staph, or MRSA drug-resistant staph infection). Typically, pre-op medications would be administered if there is prior history of cold sores prior to chemical peels. Seek medical attention from a board-certified dermatologist right away if you experienced itchy, painful blisters after chemical peel.
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March 30, 2010
Answer: Blistering after Jessner's Chemical Peels may be triggered by Cold Sores or Staph Infection Jessner's chemical peels is one of more conservative rejuvenation procedure; however, it really needs to be performed under supervision of board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. What you are describing may be consistent with possible infection, viral (herpes cold sore virus) or bacterial (common staph, or MRSA drug-resistant staph infection). Typically, pre-op medications would be administered if there is prior history of cold sores prior to chemical peels. Seek medical attention from a board-certified dermatologist right away if you experienced itchy, painful blisters after chemical peel.
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February 22, 2010
Answer: Blisters after Jessner's Peel Jessner's peel is a mild depth peel and is not typically associated with blistering because it only affects the epidermis. This might represent a re-activation of a viral infection. I recommend seeing your Physician immediately for evaluation and possible antiviral medication.
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February 22, 2010
Answer: Blisters after Jessner's Peel Jessner's peel is a mild depth peel and is not typically associated with blistering because it only affects the epidermis. This might represent a re-activation of a viral infection. I recommend seeing your Physician immediately for evaluation and possible antiviral medication.
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December 7, 2009
Answer: Beware Blisters After Peel For the first day after a jessner's peel it is normal to have swelling and redness and tightness of skin. If the blisters after peel are accompanied by pain, it can be underlying activation of Herpes Simplex (cold sore) virus. These peels are not painful during the healing phase. If you are having a lot of pain with blisters, my first concern is viral infection and I would start you on an antiviral medicine like Valtrex. Other conditions can be bacterial infection, delayed healing. Itching is normal during the healing process and benadryl will take care of it.
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December 7, 2009
Answer: Beware Blisters After Peel For the first day after a jessner's peel it is normal to have swelling and redness and tightness of skin. If the blisters after peel are accompanied by pain, it can be underlying activation of Herpes Simplex (cold sore) virus. These peels are not painful during the healing phase. If you are having a lot of pain with blisters, my first concern is viral infection and I would start you on an antiviral medicine like Valtrex. Other conditions can be bacterial infection, delayed healing. Itching is normal during the healing process and benadryl will take care of it.
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