I take 40 mg of accutane twice a week to help with my persistent acne. I take vitamin E and was also taking fish oil on the days that I took my accutane. I haven't had dry skin, and hardly have had dry lips even in this winter weather! I've had numerous laser treatments done, even when I had used retin-A the night before, with no scarring or burning. I also had a chemical peel 2 days before I started the accutane with good results. I have dark coarse hair and need to continue laser. Can I do it?
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Some lasers require gel and some don't. You need to see the doctor for follow up. You can also consider a second opinion by an experienced specialist if you are not comfortable with the office where you had the treatment. Go to the American Society for Lasers in Surgery and...
The Use of Hydroquinone creams between Laser Hair Removal sessions is adequate. This is particularly helpful if treating cases of 'ingrown hairs' or folliculitis, where a darker color has developed in the areas of inflammation. Make sure there is no irritation in your skin from the laser...
Assuming the picture on the far right is the latest picture, you do not have post inflammatory hyperpigmentation but superficial crusting from the treatment. Most appear to be healing well, but there is at least one spot of hypopigmentation. You are still at risk for both hypo and...
