How to get "angry" skin calmed after Vaseline allergy on neck and chest post fractional CO2 laser?

March 11, 2018
Asked By:bm2fmf97 in Nashville, TN

I had fractional CO2 laser treatment 4 days ago on my face, neck, and chest. Skin on neck and chest reacted poorly to Vaseline. Red raised bumps/rash. On call weekend dr. recommended I discontinue and switch to the gentle moisturizer provided by my dr. I do not think it is enough and my skin is EXTREMELY dry, red, and overall just angry. What can I do to calm my skin back down. Face is healing great. Thank you.

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
March 13, 2018

Answer: Improving Skin after Co2--try fraxel, microneedling/prp, radiofrequency, sculptra, skin care, Cosmelan

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
March 13, 2018

Answer: Improving Skin after Co2--try fraxel, microneedling/prp, radiofrequency, sculptra, skin care, Cosmelan

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
MOST RECENT
March 13, 2018

Answer: Topical steroids and antibiotics

MOST RECENT
March 13, 2018

Answer: Topical steroids and antibiotics

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