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Acne after Picosure focus treatment? (photo)

kyb8712Feb 3, 2018
I had pico sure focus treatment on Thursday. I have never had an acne problem but have the worst itchy painful breakout after the treatment . What can I do to calm it down before Monday? I have to travel for business s cannot go back to the doctor Monday!

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Dr. Monika Soni, MD
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