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Is it true that you must not use steroids for 3 months prior to IPL treatment?

Jesspeers
Hi, I have been using topical steroids for eczema since I was a child. I have recently noticed broken capillaries on my face and having seen a dermatologist she mentioned it was probably down to my steroid use. I am looking to have IPL to get rid of these broken veins, however someone mentioned to me that I must not use the steroid creams from 3 months prior to treatment. Is this the case?

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Answered on Mar 2, 2015
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