Peroxide benzoyl to dry/treat a few small whiteheads after fractional laser session?

November 27, 2015
Asked By:Pandalie in London, GB

A few small whiteheads have appeared wilst using the "gooey ointment" needed after fraccional laser. I know this isn't uncommon and can be treated with antibiotics, but I can not see him until next week. Laser procedure was performed 4 days ago. Reddness has almost dissapeared and I'm starting to peel. I know the skin is very delicate at the moment but I've just applied a minuscule dose with a cotton bud on each lession (I'm dreading they get bigger or I get some more !! )

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November 30, 2015

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