I think I have damaged or scratched the new skin. This is day 8. It has been very uncomfortable, very tight and still very itchy.
Answer: Scratches after CO2 laser You have re-epithelialized by 7 days but the skin is very delicate and susceptible to scratches. If itchy, light rubbing is much preferred to scratching for this reason. See your doctor for his preferred management at this point, as you don't want to get any scarring from them.
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Answer: Scratches after CO2 laser You have re-epithelialized by 7 days but the skin is very delicate and susceptible to scratches. If itchy, light rubbing is much preferred to scratching for this reason. See your doctor for his preferred management at this point, as you don't want to get any scarring from them.
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December 29, 2016
Answer: Scratches after Co2 resurfacing require after care Yes, these look like scratches. Your skin is very fragile after Co2. I recommend following up with your Doctor for after care at this time. Proper skin care is needed at this time. Best, Dr. Emer
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December 29, 2016
Answer: Scratches after Co2 resurfacing require after care Yes, these look like scratches. Your skin is very fragile after Co2. I recommend following up with your Doctor for after care at this time. Proper skin care is needed at this time. Best, Dr. Emer
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January 8, 2017
Answer: Damaged skin after resurfacing the pictures you posted shows a great CO2 laser response and then it seems that you had scratched the skin. It is best to see your physician as soon as possible. avoid further scratching and you probably can take benadryl for itching (ask your doctor). They seem on the picture not too deep and may recover fine with good post care so seeing your doctor is much more important.
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January 8, 2017
Answer: Damaged skin after resurfacing the pictures you posted shows a great CO2 laser response and then it seems that you had scratched the skin. It is best to see your physician as soon as possible. avoid further scratching and you probably can take benadryl for itching (ask your doctor). They seem on the picture not too deep and may recover fine with good post care so seeing your doctor is much more important.
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